Elementary Classroom Teacher

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our students and staff. We serve approximately 24,000 students and embrace a community where over 44 languages are spoken and over 60 countries are represented. The district fosters a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard. We are committed to equity and excellence, empowering educators through competitive salaries, benefits, and cutting-edge professional development opportunities.

We support teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to assist with lesson planning, data analysis, and management. Career advancement opportunities and "Grow our Own" programs help staff achieve college degrees or certification pathways.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and at scheduled times.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward district curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of students.
• Implements the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and performance expectations.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly, provides progress reports, and communicates with parents as needed.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses student learning challenges and seeks assistance from district specialists when necessary.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows the district’s code of conduct and enforces classroom behavior rules fairly.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and provides written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district and personal expectations.
• Participates in the teacher evaluation process and contributes to mutual agreement on evaluation results.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making.
• Participates in school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House) as agreed upon with administration.
• Contributes to district and building decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and staff 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 (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 and benefits.
• Cutting-edge professional development opportunities shaped by district data.
• Mentorship from instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches.
• Career advancement opportunities and "Grow our Own" programs for degree or certification pathways.