Van Sickle Academy - Teachers: Middle School LLD; Summer Program

Position Overview

Title:

Teachers:
Middle School LLD (Summer 2026) Program (contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming)

Reporting to:
Building Principal or designee

Funding:
Various

Salary: $50.00/hour for student work; $29.10 prep time

Work schedule:

July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, from 8:00 am to 1:45 pm (or 7:30 am to 2:00 pm on specified days)

Mandatory training with Summer Coordinator and staff meetings as scheduled by the Program Coordinator.

• Report to the Head Teacher, Special Education Supervisor, and the Principal
• Maintain student attendance records and follow up on absenteeism
• Provide timely information to families and students
• Prevent regression through instruction in academic, gross motor, and social skills as outlined in students’ IEPs
• Teach assigned classes in designated locations and times
• Handle office and clerical duties for the Extended Year Program
• Communicate student attendance and skill retention to students’ 2024‑2025 schools
• Feed, diaper (if needed), and assist with personal hygiene as appropriate
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Head Teacher of the summer program

• Preference for teachers currently employed in the Life Skills Program in Springfield Public Schools
• Ability to modify curriculum and accommodate students as needed
• Experience in implementing students’ IEPs to meet individual needs
• Ability to manage classroom staff and collaborate with other professionals for a quality educational experience
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and staff pool

Applications will be accepted from Monday, April 13, 2026, through Friday, May 29, 2026.

For questions or assistance with matching your skills to a position, please contact Carmen Molina‑Figueroa at molinafigueroac

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