SY26-27 Aspire Academy High School History Teacher

About the role

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects. Diagnoses 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.

Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• Affirms 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and Appropriate content/ program area educator license (Mathematics) and grade level (8-12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and 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.

Skills

• Ability to meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Ability to plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Ability to diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Ability to maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• Ability to take an active part in the contractually -approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Ability to attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Ability to strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff.
• Support for teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs.

Pay

Exact pay details are TBD.

Schedule

Exact schedule details are TBD.

About Our District

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. Join a team that Empowers Educators

Contact Information

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

To learn more about the position or match your skills to a position, contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.

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