High School Physics Teacher; Anticipated

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, establishing and communicating clear objectives to students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Prepares for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of the students.
• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives, and performance expectations.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly; provides progress reports as required and communicates with parents when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses learning challenges of students regularly, seeking assistance from district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows the district code of conduct for the classroom and develops rules of classroom behavior that are enforced fairly.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and makes written evaluations as required.
• Maintains a program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal expectations.
• Takes an active part in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement regarding the evaluation results.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among staff; meetings held during the extended day.
• Attends traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House) agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty as per the teacher's 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 (Physics) and grade level (5‑8) 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.

Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and numerous cutting‑edge professional development opportunities for all staff.

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, marital status, or homelessness. The district also prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harass or 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 that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations.