Elementary Math Teacher; Grade 5

Elementary Math Teacher (Grade
5)

Location:

Dorman Elementary School, Springfield, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Immediately

• Meet and instruct assigned classes as designated.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of district curriculum goals.
• Prepare for assigned classes; provide written evidence of preparation when requested.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and performance expectations.
• Assess student accomplishments; provide progress reports; communicate with parents as necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete records per law, policy, and regulations.
• Diagnose student learning challenges; seek assistance from specialists.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct; develop and enforce fair classroom behavior rules.
• Plan and supervise paraprofessional assignments; make written evaluations.
• Maintain ongoing professional growth meeting district requirements.
• Participate in teacher evaluation process and mutual agreements on results.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication.
• Attend traditional school‑sponsored activities such as Back to School Night and Open House.
• Contribute to decisions on budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well‑being.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Highly qualified with required competency in mathematics.
• Licensed educator with a Mathematics content‑area license and grade‑level 1–6 licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with the appropriate license; a Master’s Degree is preferred or expected within five years.

Salary: $54,541.40 to $88,258.60 annually.

Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service.

La’tasha Green, Principal
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