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Teachers:
Elementary LINKS Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program

Springfield Public Schools

Springfield, Massachusetts

Announcement of Position

Title:

Teachers:
Elementary LINKS Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program (contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming)

Applications will be accepted from Monday, April 13, 2026, through Friday, May 29, 2026.

Please apply on MYSPS. Go to Applications, below the Business and Human Resources heading, click on the Summer School Building Based tab

Reports to:

Building Principal or designee.

Funding:
Various

Salary: $50.00/hour working with students

$29.10 prep time

Program

Schedule:

July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026 from 8:00 am-1:45 pm

Work Schedule:

July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026 from 7:30 am-2:00 pm

Teachers are required to attend mandatory training with Summer Coordinator

Program Coordinator Staff Meeting:
Date to be selected by Coordinator.

Communicated and facilitated by School Program Coordinator-Coordinator is responsible to train Summer School Staff on selected curriculum and summer expectations

Duties:

Responsible 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 the students' IEPs

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

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

Communicate student attendance and retention of skills during the Extended Year program to the students' schools.

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

Perform additional duties assigned by the Head Teacher of this summer program.

Qualifications:

Preference given to teachers currently employed in the LINKS Program in Springfield Public Schools.

Ability to modify curriculum and accommodate students as needed.

Facility in implementing students' IEPs to meet their individual needs.

Ability to manage classroom staff and work with other professionals to provide a quality educational experience.

Professional communication skills.

Ability to work with a diverse student population and staff pool.

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