Elementary Classroom Teacher Grade 2

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 curriculum that meets individual student needs, creating a supportive learning environment, and assessing student progress.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that addresses the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Guides the learning process towards achieving district curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs various instructional techniques and media, considering the physical constraints of the location and the capabilities of the students.
• Strives to implement the district's educational philosophy, instructional goals, and performance expectations through instruction and actions.
• Affirms the learning achievements of students regularly and provides progress reports as required. Communicates with parents as necessary.
• Maintains accurate records and diagnoses the learning challenges of students, seeking assistance from district specialists if needed.
• Takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Enforces a code of conduct for the classroom that aligns with district policies and develops rules of classroom behavior.
• Supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and writes evaluations as required.
• Maintains a continuous program of professional growth that meets district requirements and personal professional expectations.
• Participates in the teacher evaluation process and contributes to mutually agreed-upon outcomes.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making among staff.
• Attends traditional school-sponsored activities as agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty.
• Contributes to decisions regarding district and building budgets, 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 (Elementary) and grade level (1-6) from 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 offer competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and support for career advancement and educational pipeline programs.

Pay

Compensation details are available upon request.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and aligned with the district's operational hours.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position or need assistance matching your skills to a position, please contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.