Music Teacher-Elementary

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

Springfield Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-time elementary music teaching position at Kensington International School. The teacher will instruct music classes and plan learning experiences that reflect students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities. The role calls for strong music subject knowledge, a passion for teaching, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective classroom management.

The teacher will create a learning-focused classroom, guide students toward district curriculum goals, assess and report on student progress, maintain required records, and address learning challenges with support from district specialists when needed. The role also includes planning and evaluating paraprofessional assignments, participating in teacher evaluation and professional growth, attending agreed-upon school and district meetings and activities, and contributing to decisions concerning the school and district.

Springfield Public Schools serves approximately 24,000 students and describes its community as culturally diverse, with more than 44 languages spoken and more than 60 countries represented by students and staff. The district offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development, mentoring and coaching, and career advancement and certification pathways. The job posting does not specify a salary amount or workplace arrangement.

Requirements

• Required state certification and appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education educator licensure for Music (Vocal, Instrumental, or General) and all grade levels.
• Bachelor’s degree with the appropriate license.
• Highly qualified, with required competency in the content area.
• Strong music content knowledge.
• Passion for teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid classroom management abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with an appropriate content-area license is preferred; the posting also states it is 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 as much as possible.
• 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 upon request, as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media appropriate to the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, objectives, and performance expectations through instruction and conduct.
• 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 identify students’ learning challenges and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
• Take 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 professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal professional expectations.
• Participate in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process and contribute to agreement about evaluation results.
• Attend building and district meetings during the extended day to support communication and shared decision-making among staff.
• Attend traditional school-sponsored activities agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty, consistent with the teachers’ contract.
• Contribute to district and building decisions concerning 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 coaching from instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches.
• Career advancement opportunities and college-degree or certification pathways through educational pipeline programs.

What This Job Offers

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