Middle School Special Education Teacher- ELA

Middle School Special Education Teacher – ELA

Springfield Public Schools SOUTH END MIDDLE SCHOOL – Springfield, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps).

Job : 5680423

Final date to receive applications: May 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: April 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time – School Year

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

*** Position Open Until Filled ***

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishing and communicating clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents when deemed necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct for the classroom consistent with established administrative policies and develop rules of classroom behaviour that are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, and make written evaluations as required.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• Takes an active part in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
• 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.
• Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum and personal well-being.
• Strive to 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.
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

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