Special Education High School LINKS Teacher

Special Education High School LINKS Teacher

Springfield Public Schools – HS OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY – Springfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5653748

Final date to receive applications: Jun 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Open Until Filled

JOB GOAL:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the students’ maturity and interests.
• Guides learning toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares for classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon supervisor’s request as required by contract.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with physical location constraints and student capabilities.
• Strives to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly, provides progress reports, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses learning challenges and seeks assistance from district specialists as needed.
• Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Adheres to SPS code of conduct and enforces classroom behavior fairly.
• Plans and supervises paraprofessionals, providing written evaluations.
• Engages in professional development satisfying district and personal expectations.
• Participates in the teacher evaluation process and collaborates on outcomes.
• Attends district meetings for staff communication and decision‑making.
• Participates in building‑sponsored activities as agreed with administration.
• Contributes to budget, facilities, curriculum, and staff well‑being decisions.
• Maintains and improves professional competence.

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content and grade level licensure:
  Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PK‑8, 5‑12) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license.
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license at high‑school level preferred and expected within 5 years.

Position Type: FT – Full Year

Salary: $54,541 to $88,258 Per Year

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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Robert Porter, Principal
• HS OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
• Phone: 413‑750‑2000
• Email:
  Porterr