High School Middle 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.
• Uses various instructional techniques and media, consistent with physical constraints and student capabilities.
• Strives to implement the district's educational philosophy and performance expectations through instruction and actions.
• Affirms student learning by regularly assessing achievements and providing progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate records and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Diagnoses learning challenges and seeks assistance from district specialists when necessary.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal expectations.
• Participates in the teacher evaluation process and contributes to mutual agreements concerning the results of evaluations.
• 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.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 career advancement and pipeline programs to support staff growth and development.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of students and staff.