Elementary Classroom Educator

3 weeks ago

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Springfield Public Schools - MA Full time
Job Summary:

As an Elementary Classroom Teacher with Springfield Public Schools - MA, you will be responsible for creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in grades 1-6.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives and performance expectations through instruction and action.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct for the classroom, which is consistent with established administrative policies, and develop rules of classroom behavior that are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals and make written evaluations as required.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• Take an active part in the contractually-approved teacher evaluation process and contribute to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making among the staff, and attend established traditional school-sponsored 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.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

Qualifications:

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Elementary) and grade level (1-6) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license; or Master's Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The Springfield Public Schools - MA is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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