Health Education Teacher - All Levels

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools is seeking a Health Education Teacher licensed to teach at all grade levels. The teacher provides instruction in assigned classes and locations, plans learning programs responsive to students’ needs and abilities, and guides students toward district curriculum goals. The role includes assessing student progress, maintaining required records, addressing learning challenges, communicating with families, and helping ensure a safe and supportive classroom environment.

The teacher also collaborates with paraprofessionals, district specialists, colleagues, and administrators; participates in evaluations, meetings, and designated school activities; and contributes to decisions concerning curriculum, facilities, budgets, and staff well-being. Springfield Public Schools describes itself as a diverse district serving approximately 24,000 students, with more than 44 languages spoken and more than 60 countries represented among students and staff. The district highlights professional development, educator mentors and coaches, career advancement, and education and certification pathway programs.

Requirements

• Be highly qualified, with required competency in the content area.
• Hold an appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education educator license for Health/Family and Consumer Sciences and all grade levels.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree with the appropriate license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plan programs of study that address 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 communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate supervisor, as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the location and the needs and capabilities of students or student groups.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, objectives, and performance expectations through instruction and professional conduct.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly, provide required progress reports, and communicate with parents as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete records required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Identify students’ learning challenges and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
• 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 paraprofessionals’ assignments and provide written evaluations as required.
• Maintain professional growth that meets district requirements and professional expectations.
• Participate in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process and work toward mutual agreement concerning evaluation results.
• Attend building and district meetings held during the extended day to promote communication and shared decision-making among staff.
• 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 budgets, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Mentors, including instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches
• Career advancement opportunities
• Programs that support staff in achieving a college degree or pursuing certification pathways

What This Job Offers

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