STEM Academy Middle School Special Education Teacher

STEM Academy Middle School Special Education Teacher

Springfield Public Schools — STEM Academy, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5694465

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full Time – School Year

Salary: $54,541.40 to $88,258.60 (BU Salary Schedule)

DUTIES:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes.
• Plan a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a conducive learning environment appropriate to maturity and interests.
• Guide learning toward district curriculum goals; establish and communicate clear objectives.
• Prepare and demonstrate written evidence of preparation.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with location and student needs.
• Implement district’s philosophy, instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly; provide progress reports and communicate with parents as needed.
• Maintain accurate records per law and district policy.
• Diagnose learning challenges and seek assistance from district specialists.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Follow school code of conduct and develop fair classroom behavior rules.
• Plan and supervise paraprofessional assignments; provide evaluations.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and meet district and personal expectations.
• Participate in teacher evaluation process and agree on results.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication.
• Participate in traditional school sponsored activities per contract.
• Contribute to district and building decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum and staff well‑being.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities) and grade level (5‑12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license; or
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Principal:
  Andrea Williams
• STEM Academy
• Phone: 413‑787‑6750
• Email: williamsand

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