High School Vocational Teacher - Early Education & Care

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools is seeking a High School Vocational Teacher specializing in Early Education & Care. This role involves teaching students across various vocational technical education framework strands, including Safety and Health, Technical Standards, Embedded Academics, Employability, Management and Entrepreneurship, and Technology. The primary goal is to help students develop into mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens by imparting subject matter and essential skills. The district is committed to providing a positive and professional learning environment that values diversity and fosters equity and excellence. They offer competitive salaries, benefits, and numerous professional development opportunities, including support from instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches. The district also invests in career advancement and "Grow our Own" programs to support staff development.

Requirements

BA Degree or higher related to the subject matter and skills to be taught.
Five years of recent (within the last seven), full-time employment experience directly related to trade shop and state trade/union license.
Passing score of at least 70% on the written and performance tests for licensure.
Passing score on the Vocational Technical Literacy (VTLST) and the Communication and Literacy Skills Test (Early Education & Care 9-12) expected to be completed as soon as possible from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Three years of recent (within the last seven years), full-time employment experience directly related to early education and care.
Possession of a current MA Office of Child Care Services lead teacher license.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, 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 toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.
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.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Diagnoses 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.
Follows the SPS a 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.
Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.