Special Education Elementary SEBS Teacher (Social, Emotional, & Behavirol Support

About the role

The Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts dedicated to providing a learning environment that enhances students' knowledge and critical thinking skills. The district is the 3rd largest in Massachusetts, serving approximately 24,000 students across 44 languages and 60 countries. The district fosters a positive and professional environment where staff and students share ideas and perspectives, promoting equity and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Mets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students, and prepares for classes assigned.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of the students.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives, and performance expectations.
• Achieves the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents at deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Determines the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows the SPS code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• Takes an active part in the contractually-approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
• Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers' contract.
• Contributes to the decisions made by the district and building 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 and grade level licensure Teacher of Moderate Disability (PK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license; or
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years.

About Our District

The Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Contact Information

If you believe, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

Carmen Molina-Figueroa can assist with matching your skills to a position at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.