Elementary Music Teacher

Springfield Public Schools – Pottenger Elementary School – Springfield, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Immediately

Springfield Public Schools (SPS), an urban school district in Western Massachusetts, is accepting applications and scheduling interviews for full‑time music teaching positions at the elementary level. SPS students represent a diverse group of cultural, ethnic, and socio‑economic backgrounds. Qualified candidates must have state certification, strong music content knowledge, a passion for teaching, excellent interpersonal skills, and solid classroom management abilities.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals and communicate clear objectives to students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of the capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents when deemed necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct for the classroom and develop rules of classroom behavior that are enforced fairly.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, and provide written evaluations as required.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal professional development.
• Takes an active part in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutually agreed assessment of results.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among staff; meetings are held during the extended day.
• Attend traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) as agreed with the building administrator and in accordance with the teachers’ contract.
• Contribute to the decisions concerning budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well‑being made by the district and building.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General) and grade level (All) 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.

Job : 5765884

Final date to receive applications: Jun 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 8, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: FT - School Year

Salary: $54,541.40 to $88,258.60 BU Salary Schedule

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Kimberly Hyde, Principal
• POTTENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone:
• Email:
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• For additional questions, contact Carmen Molina‑Figueroa at atmolina-figueroac