High School Math Teacher

About the role

The successful candidate will meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and times. They will plan a program of study tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities. They will create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the students' maturity and interests. They will guide the learning process towards meeting district curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and employ various instructional techniques and media.

Responsibilities

• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with physical limitations and student needs.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Achieves student learning outcomes through regular assessment and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate records as per legal and administrative requirements.
• Determines and addresses the learning challenges of students and seeks assistance from district specialists as needed.
• Maintains a safe and secure learning environment by taking necessary precautions.
• Enforces a code of conduct for the classroom and develops rules of classroom behavior.
• Supervises paraprofessionals and provides written evaluations as required.
• Maintains a continuous program of professional growth.
• Takes part in the teacher evaluation process and contributes to mutually agreed-upon results.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making.
• Participates in traditional school-sponsored activities as agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty.
• Contributes to decisions regarding district and building budgets, facilities, and curricula.
• Maintains professional competence through ongoing learning and development.

Requirements

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Mathematics) 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.

Qualifications

• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Mathematics) 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.

Pay

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Traditional school schedule with potential for remote work arrangements.

Contact Information

If you believe you are a good fit for this position or need assistance matching your skills to a position, please contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.