High School ESL Teacher; Anticipated

High School ESL Teacher (Anticipated Openings )

Springfield Public Schools – Springfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5528459

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: FT - School Year

Salary: $56,450.40 to $91,347.60 BU Salary Schedule

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment 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 assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with physical limitations and student needs.
• Strives 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 deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses learning challenges of students regularly and seeks assistance of district specialists when necessary.
• Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities through all necessary precautions.
• Follows the District code of conduct for the classroom and develops fair and just classroom behavior rules.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, making written evaluations as required.
• Maintains ongoing professional growth programs that satisfy district requirements and personal expectations.
• Participates in the approved teacher evaluation process contributing to mutual agreement regarding results.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making.
• Attends traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House) as agreed by building administrator and faculty.
• Contributes to decisions about budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Maintains and improves professional competence.

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (English as a Second Language) 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.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. The school also prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination.

• Carmen Molina-Figueroa, Human Resource Analyst
• Phone:  Ext. 55394
• Email: molina-figueroac