Visual Arts Teacher (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)

About the role

The Springfield Public Schools seeks a highly qualified Visual Art teacher for grades 5-12. This position involves meeting and instructing assigned classes, planning a program of study, creating a classroom environment, guiding the learning process, assessing student achievements, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Meets 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 that is 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 for all lessons, units, and projects.
• 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.
• Achieves the learning challenges 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.
• Diagnostics the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Fulfills 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.

Requirements

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Visual Art) and grade level (5-12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license;
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Visual Art) and grade level (5-12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license;
• 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 create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Ability to guide the learning process towards the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establish and communicate clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Ability to employ 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.
• Ability to diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis.
• Ability to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ability to fulfill the SPS code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develop rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Ability to maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• 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 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

The Springfield Public Schools offers numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff, supports teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches, and offers career advancement opportunities and educational pipeline programs.

Pay

Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and aligned with the school calendar.

Contact Information

If you believe you have what it takes to join our team, please contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. For more information about the position, visit the Springfield Public Schools website at www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination.