Elementary Classroom Teacher Gr.2

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Classroom Teacher for Grade 2. The teacher delivers instruction to assigned classes, plans learning programs responsive to students’ needs and abilities, and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning. The role supports district curriculum goals, assesses student progress, maintains required records, and communicates with families. The teacher also works with paraprofessionals and district specialists, participates in school and district activities and decision-making, and maintains professional growth. Springfield Public Schools describes itself as committed to equity and excellence and serving approximately 24,000 students across a culturally diverse district.

Requirements

• Required competency in the content area and highly qualified status.
• Appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education educator license for elementary content/program area and grades 1–6.
• Bachelor’s degree with appropriate license.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with an appropriate content-area license is preferred and/or expected within five years.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Guide learning toward district curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request, as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, objectives, and performance expectations through instruction and actions.
• Regularly assess student accomplishments, provide required progress reports, and communicate with parents as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Regularly diagnose students’ learning challenges and seek district specialists’ assistance as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the SPS classroom code of conduct and establish and fairly enforce classroom behavior rules consistent with administrative policies.
• Plan and supervise paraprofessional assignments and provide written evaluations as required.
• Maintain ongoing professional growth to satisfy district requirements and professional expectations.
• Participate in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process and contribute to mutual agreement on its results.
• Attend building and district meetings held during the extended day to promote staff communication and shared decision-making.
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty, consistent with the teachers’ contract.
• Contribute to district and building decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities for all staff.
• Mentoring and support from instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches throughout the year, including help with lesson planning, data analysis, and management.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• College-degree and certification-pathway support through educational pipeline programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level