Middle School Special Education Teacher

Job Details

Job : 5831341

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Springfield Public Schools—VAN SICKLE ACADEMY, Springfield, Massachusetts

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plan a program of study that meets individual students’ needs, interests and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ maturity and interests.
• Guide learning toward district curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
• Prepare for classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon supervisor request.
• Employ variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with location and students’ needs.
• Implement district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and performance expectations.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly; provide progress reports and communicate with parents as needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and regulations.
• Diagnose student learning challenges regularly; seek assistance from district specialists as required.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct, develop classroom behavior rules enforced fairly.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals; provide written evaluations.
• Maintain a professional growth program satisfying district requirements and personal expectations.
• Participate in teacher evaluation process; contribute to evaluation result agreement.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and decision making.
• Attend traditional school-sponsored activities (Back to School Night, Open House, programs).
• Contribute to district and building decisions on budget, facilities, curriculum and personal well‑being.
• Continuously strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities) and grade level (5–12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license; or
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Position Type: FT – School Year

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

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.

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.

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, as required by Title IX and its regulations. Contact the Title IX Coordinator for inquiries: titleix

• Matthew Sullivan, Principal – VAN SICKLE ACADEMY
• Phone: 413‑750‑2887
• Email: sullivanmat