Class Size Reduction Teacher

About the role

The Springfield Public Schools seeks a dedicated educator to join our team. This position involves meeting and instructing assigned classes, planning a program of study, creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, guiding the learning process towards achieving district curriculum goals, assessing student achievements, and contributing to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that supports learning and aligns with students' maturity and interests.
• Guides the learning process towards achieving established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students, and provides progress reports as required.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with physical constraints and student capabilities.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and performance expectations through instruction and actions.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Determines the learning challenges of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as needed.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Fulfills the district's code of conduct for the classroom and enforces rules of classroom behavior fairly and justly.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and makes written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal expectations.
• Takes an active part in the contractually-approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making among the staff.
• Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities as agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty.
• Contributes to decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license at the elementary, middle, or high school grade level in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license; or Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and career advancement and pipeline programs to support staff growth and development.

Pay

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time schedule with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the students and the district.

Contact Information

If you believe you have what it takes to be part of our team, please contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com for more information or assistance with matching your skills to a position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our non-discrimination statement and grievance procedures.