Elementary Classroom Teacher (Anticipated 2nd grade)

About the Role

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that opens doors of infinite possibilities for students and staff. We serve approximately 24,000 students across a diverse district with over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented. We foster a positive, professional environment where people feel valued, respected, and supported, and are committed to equity and excellence.

We empower educators through competitive salaries, cutting-edge professional development, mentorship programs, and career advancement opportunities. Our "Grow Our Own" and educational pipeline programs support staff in achieving degrees or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plan a program of study tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate for student maturity and interests.
• Guide learning toward district curriculum goals, establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepare for assigned classes, providing written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Employ diverse instructional techniques and media, adapting to student needs and physical limitations of the location.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and performance expectations through instruction and action.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly, provide progress reports, and communicate with parents as needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnose student learning challenges and seek assistance from district specialists when necessary.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the district’s code of conduct for the classroom and enforce classroom behavior rules fairly.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, providing written evaluations as required.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth to meet district and personal expectations.
• Participate in the teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement on evaluation results.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making.
• Participate in traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House).
• Contribute to district and building decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and staff well-being.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

Requirements

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Elementary) and grade level (1-6) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license; Master’s Degree with content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Cutting-edge professional development opportunities shaped by district data.
• Mentorship from instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches for lesson planning, data analysis, and management.
• Career advancement opportunities through "Grow Our Own" and educational pipeline programs to support degree attainment or certification pathways.