SYVan Sickle Academy Middle School English Teacher

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Grade Level: 6‑8
Full Time

Start Date:

August 2026 (exact start date TBD)
Base Salary:
Up to $96,864.45 and commensurate with experience

Educators in the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership are responsible for ensuring that students have access to strong instruction, experience a deep sense of belonging in school, and are prepared for meaningful academic and life opportunities. SEZP educators serve as instructors, mentors, and collaborators, contributing to school communities that value strong relationships, clear expectations, and continuous improvement.

• Deliver rigorous, standards‑aligned instruction using research‑based curriculum and effective instructional strategies
• Ensure all students can access grade‑level content through thoughtful lesson design, scaffolding, and embedded supports
• Use student data and formative assessment to adjust instruction and promote academic growth
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students grounded in consistency, respect, and high expectations
• Contribute positively to a school culture where students feel known, supported, and accountable
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, including participation in co‑teaching teams and professional learning communities
• Engage families as partners through regular communication and shared problem‑solving
• Support students in developing the skills, habits, and confidence needed for success in high school and beyond
• Participate actively in professional learning, coaching, and feedback cycles
• Contribute to the development of future educators by modeling strong practice, hosting residents or student teachers when applicable, and supporting a culture of adult learning
• Uphold school-wide expectations related to curriculum, assessment, and professional conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

• Experience teaching at the middle or high school level
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in the appropriate subject and grade level (English) required. Candidates not yet licensed may be eligible for a licensure waiver and are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated ability to support a range of learners through strong instruction and relationship‑building
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required

Selection as an educator in SEZP recognizes an individual for their outstanding vision, capacity, and commitment to students. Educators in SEZP are eligible for the same competitive benefits available to Educators in the Springfield Public Schools. Educators joining SEZP may also be eligible for the following recruitment incentives, which may be offered individually:

• Signing bonus in addition to base salary
• Relocation award for candidates from regions beyond western Massachusetts

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) is a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Springfield Education Association. SEZP seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of the more than 2,500 middle school students in its eight schools. SEZP combines district‑based public education with the flexibility of autonomous school models, granting schools meaningful control over curriculum, staffing, scheduling, and budgeting while maintaining clear accountability for student learning and growth.

SEZP is guided by three core values:
Access, Belonging, and Opportunity.

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.