Teacher - Elementary Title I Reading Specialist

Teacher
- Elementary Title I Reading Specialist

Chicopee Public Schools Stefanik Elementary School
- Chicopee, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Chicopee Public Schools Stefanik Elementary School
- Chicopee, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5878430

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

TITLE: Teacher
- General Education
- Elementary

TYPE: Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY: Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches elementary school students academic, social, and motor skills through the delivery of the district curriculum.
• Prepares class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum.
• 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 as well as other students wherever those students may be located whether on campus or off campus events.
• Identifies students with academic issues and refers those students to appropriate service providers.
• Regularly informs parents or guardians of their students academic performance and behavior.
• Maintains records, attendance and grades as required by school.
• Plans, organizes and delivers differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum
• Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.
• Use 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.
• 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.
• Works cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education.

School/Community Relations

• Respects students, parents, guardians and community.

• Assists parents with questions and concerns.

• Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and guardians.

• Respects and embraces students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Operations

• Assist in the protection of students and property.

• Assists Principal or Vice Principal in fire and other emergency drills.

• Assists the Principal or Vice Principal in the management of students e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc.

Professional

• Maintains a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
• Participates in district professional development

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education

ADA & 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.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms,…