Teacher - Spanish

Teacher - Spanish

Chicopee Public Schools – Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Job : 5743919

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Title: General Education Teacher – Middle and High School

Type: Contract Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary: Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

Reports To: Building Principal

Objective: The primary function of a teacher is to deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that increase student learning and achievement.

• General Duties and Instruction
  • Teaches middle and high school students academic, social, and life skills through the delivery of district instruction, curriculum, and assessment.
  • Prepares, administers, corrects, and analyzes student assessments.
  • Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons.
  • Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
  • Manages his/her class and other students wherever they may be located, whether on campus or at off‑campus events.
  • Identifies students with academic issues and refers them to appropriate service providers.
  • Regularly informs parents or guardians of their students’ academic performance and behavior.
  • Maintains records, attendance, and grades as required by the district.
  • Assigns lessons and corrects homework in a timely manner.
  • Instructs using various teaching methods such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
  • Plans, organizes, and delivers differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum.
  • Maintains school and classroom discipline.
  • Meets or calls parents to discuss student progress and issues.
  • Teaches one or more subjects to students in either Middle or High school.
  • Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.
  • Uses appropriate techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills.
  • Strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe.
  • Effectively and regularly communicates with fellow staff members and school administration.
  • Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
  • Performs related duties, such as sponsoring activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.
  • Other duties as assigned by the principal, school administration or superintendent of schools.
• Administration
  • Assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations as well as district policies and procedures.
  • Work cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education.
• School/Community Relations
  • Respect students, parents, guardians, and community.
  • Assist parents with questions and concerns.
  • Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and guardians.
  • Respect and embrace students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Operations
  • Assist in the protection of students and property.
  • Assist Principal or Vice Principal in fire and other emergency drills.
  • Assist the Principal or Vice Principal in the management of students (e.g., dismissal, field trips, etc.).
• Professional
  • Maintain a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic.
  • Participate in district professional development.

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

ADA and Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.

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