Middle School ESL Teacher; Anticipated

Middle School ESL Teacher (Anticipated Openings )

Springfield Public Schools – Springfield, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: Immediately

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Job : 5526541

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the designated times.
• Plan a program of study that addresses the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of district curriculum goals, establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations and student needs.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and performance expectations through instruction and action.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly, provide progress reports, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records per law, district policy, and regulations.
• Diagnose learning challenges and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct, develop classroom rules, and enforce them fairly.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, providing written evaluations as required.
• Maintain ongoing professional growth that satisfies district and personal expectations.
• Participate in the teacher evaluation process and contribute to mutual agreements on evaluation outcomes.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and decision making.
• Attend school-sponsored activities such as Back to School Night, Open House, and other events as agreed.
• Contribute to decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and staff well‑being.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate English as a Second Language educator license and grade‑level (5‑12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license.
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Salary range: $54,541 to $88,258 (BU Salary Schedule).
• Full‑time, full‑year position.
• Competitive benefits package and professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities and support for continued education.

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 prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in accordance with Title IX and its regulations.

Non‑Discrimination Employment Statement:
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment 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.

Notice of Sex Non‑Discrimination:
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.

• Carmen Molina‑Figueroa, Human Resource Analyst
• Phone: 413‑787‑7100 Ext. 55394
• Email: molina‑figueroac