Grade 3 ELA Elementary Classroom Teacher

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 program of study, creating a conducive learning environment, guiding the learning process, employing various instructional techniques, assessing student achievements, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that supports 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, and preparing written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with physical constraints and student capabilities.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals, and communicates with parents as needed.
• Maintains accurate records, assesses student progress, provides progress reports, and diagnoses learning challenges, seeking assistance from district specialists as necessary.
• Takes all 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 classroom rules enforced fairly and justly.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and writes evaluations as required.
• Maintains a program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal expectations.
• Takes an active part in the teacher evaluation process and contributes to mutual agreements concerning the results.
• 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

The Springfield Public Schools offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, mentoring, and career advancement. The district is committed to equity and excellence, fostering a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with standard school hours.

Pay

The pay range for this position is determined by the district's salary scale and is competitive with similar positions in the region.