Elementary Classroom Teacher

Job Description

Responsibilities for the Elementary Classroom Teacher at Springfield Public Schools.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plans programs meeting the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Guides learning toward district curriculum goals, setting and communicating clear objectives.
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon supervisor request.
• Uses variety of instructional techniques and media adequate for the location and student groups.
• Implements the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and performance expectations.
• Assesses student progress regularly, provides reports, and communicates with parents as needed.
• Maintains accurate, complete, correct records as required by law, policy, and regulations.
• Diagnoses learning challenges and seeks district specialist assistance when required.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows SPS code of conduct and develops fair rules of classroom behavior.
• Plans and supervises paraprofessional assignments and makes evaluations.
• Engages in professional growth programs meeting district requirements.
• Participates in teacher evaluation process, contributing to evaluations.
• Attends building and district meetings for communication and decision‑making.
• Attends school‑sponsored activities such as Back to School Night, Open House, etc.
• Contributes to district decisions on budget, facilities, curriculum, and well‑being.
• Maintains and improves professional competence.

• Highly qualified with competency in the content area.
• Appropriate elementary educator license (Grades 1‑6) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license.
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred or expected within 5 years.

Position Type:
Full Time – School Year

Salary: $54,541.40 – $88,258.60 (Batch Unit Salary Schedule)

Location:

REBECCA JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Springfield, Massachusetts

Starting Date:
Immediately

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, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined by state and federal laws. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations, and we provide a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of homelessness.

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex and prohibit sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any educational program or activity operated by the district, in compliance with Title IX and its regulations. The Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103,  ext. 55325, titleix

For more information about Title IX, see the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact the Title IX Coordinator.