High School Vocational Teacher - Marketing

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Teach the following Vocational Technical Education Framework Strands Strand One: Safety and Health Knowledge Strand Two: Technical Standards Knowledge and Skills Strand Three: Embedded Academics Strand Four: Employability Strand Five: Management and Entrepreneurship Strand Six: Technology JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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 (Marketing 9-12) expected to be completed as soon as possible from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• cutting-edge professional development opportunities
• mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches
• career advancement opportunities
• Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED