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Position: Van Sickle Academy - Teachers: Middle School LLD (Summer 2026) Program

Van Sickle Academy
- Teachers:
Middle School LLD (Summer 2026) Program

Springfield Public Schools VAN SICKLE ACADEMY
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Job Details

Job : 5688428

Final date to receive applications: May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

Job Description

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

Application Period: April 13, 2026 – May 29, 2026

Reports to: Building Principal or designee.

Funding: Various

Salary: $50.00 per hour working with students; $29.10 per hour prep time.

Work Schedule: July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, 8:00 am‑1:45 pm (Program); 7:30 am‑2:00 pm (General)

Mandatory Training: Attend training with Summer Coordinator;
Staff meetings as scheduled by Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Report to Head Teacher, Special Education Supervisor, and Principal.

Keep student attendance records and follow up with absenteeism.

Provide timely information to families and students.

Prevent regression through academic and/or gross motor and/or social skills instruction as outlined in students’ IEPs.

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the designated locations and times.

Assume responsibility for office and clerical work associated with the Extended Year Program.

Communicate student attendance and retention of skills to 2024‑2025 schools.

Feed, diaper, and assist with personal hygiene as needed.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Teacher.

Qualifications

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

For additional information, contact Carmen Molina‑Figueroa at molinafigueroac

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in equal opportunity investigations.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

Matthew Sullivan, Principal
Van Sickle Academy
Phone: 413‑750‑2887
Email: sullivanmat

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