High School English 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 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, providing progress reports as required, 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 regularly and seeks the assistance of district specialists when needed.
• 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 develops rules of classroom behavior that are enforced fairly and justly.
• 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 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 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 (English) and grade level (8-12) licensure 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 support for career advancement and educational pipeline programs.

Schedule

This position requires a full-time commitment, typically 9 months per year, with the possibility of additional responsibilities during the extended day.

Pay

The pay range for this position is determined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Springfield Public Schools guidelines.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools provides numerous benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Details are available upon request.