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.
• Creates a classroom environment that fosters learning and aligns with students' maturity and interests.
• Guides the learning process towards achieving district curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs various instructional techniques and media, considering physical constraints and student capabilities.
• Strives to implement the district's educational philosophy, instructional goals, and performance expectations through instruction and actions.
• Affirms student learning achievements regularly, providing progress reports as needed, and communicating with parents as necessary.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Determines the learning challenges of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of 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 provides written evaluations as required.
• Maintains a continuous program of professional growth that meets district requirements and exceeds personal expectations.
• Participates in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process, contributing 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 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 (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

Springfield Public Schools offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and career advancement and pipeline programs. The district is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and fostering a culture of equity and excellence.