Elementary Classroom Teacher (grade 5)

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.
• Uses various instructional techniques and media, considering the physical constraints of the location and the capabilities of students.
• Strives to implement the district's educational philosophy and performance expectations through instruction and actions.
• Affirms the learning achievements of students regularly and provides progress reports as required. Communicates with parents as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and diagnoses learning challenges, seeking assistance from district specialists if necessary.
• Takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Enforces a code of conduct for the classroom that aligns with administrative policies and develops classroom rules enforced fairly and justly.
• 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, contributing to mutually agreed-upon outcomes.
• Attends building and district meetings to facilitate 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, curricula, 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 offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and career advancement and pipeline programs to support staff growth and development.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and aligned with the school calendar.

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.

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 military service. For more information, please visit the district's non-discrimination statement and grievance procedures.