High School Vocational Teacher - Early Education & Care

High School Vocational Teacher - Early Education & Care

Springfield Public Schools HS OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY - Springfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5673571

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: FT - School Year

Salary: $54,541 to $88,258 BU Salary Schedule

• Strand One:
  Safety and Health Knowledge
• Strand Two:
  Technical Standards Knowledge and Skills
• Strand Three:
  Embedded Academics
• Strand Four:
  Employability
• Strand Five:
  Management and Entrepreneurship
• Strand Six:
  Technology

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

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• 2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• 3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• 4. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• 5. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.
• 6. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• 7. Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• 8. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary.
• 9. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• 10. Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• 11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 12. Follows the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• 14. Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.
• 15. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• 16. Takes an active part in the contractually
  -approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• 17. Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
• 18. Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract.
• 20. Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• 21. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

• 1. BA Degree or higher related to the subject matter and skills to be taught.
• 2. Five years of recent (within the last seven), full-time employment experience directly related to trade shop and state trade/union license.
• 3. Passing score of at least 70% on the written and performance tests for licensure.
• 4. Passing score on the Vocational Technical Literacy (VTLST) and the Communication and Literacy Skills Test (Early Education & Care 9-12) expected to be completed as soon as possible from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• 5. Three years of recent (within the last seven years),…