STEM Academy Middle School Special Education; ELA

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and performance expectations through instruction and action.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required and communicates with parents when deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis and seeks assistance from district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows the district's code of conduct for the classroom, develops rules of behavior fairly, and enforces them consistently.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal professional expectations.
• Takes an active part in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutually agreed result.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among staff, including meetings during the extended day.
• Attends school‑sponsored activities such as Back to School Night, Open House, and other programs, as agreed by the building administrator and the faculty, consistent with the teachers' contract.
• Contributes to district and building decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well‑being.
• Strives 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, or
• Master's Degree with appropriate content‑area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

The 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, veteran status, or marital status. The district also prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or harassment, or who participate in an equal‑opportunity investigation.

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity it operates, in accordance with Title IX and its regulations.