Springfield Success Academy (SSA) Evening Diploma Program Educators
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, High School, Tutoring, Online Teaching
Springfield Success Academy (SSA) Evening Diploma Program Educators
Springfield Public Schools SPRINGFIELD SUCCESS ACADEMY
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Job Description
Educator (up to 15 positions including: ELA, Math, Science, SPED, ELL, History, Art, Edgenuity)
LOCATION:
37 Alderman St, Springfield MA 01108 (some alternate sites working with community partners)
REPORTS TO:
Rhonda Jacobs, Director
SALARY: $50/hr student-facing time
$35/hr prep ( non student-facing time)
FUNDING SOURCE: DESE Grant ( Adult Basic Ed)
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday
- Thursday August 31, 2026
- May 20, 2027
4pm - 8pm (each educator will work 2 days, with a possibility of rotating sessions dependent on enrollment) Educators will be notified 2 weeks prior to the start of each session if their continued services are needed based on program needs.
Staff working at community partner sites will work 2 days/ week 2 hours per day
Each session will run for 7 weeks. Classes will be 7 weeks with an additional week of up to 4 hours for closing out the current session and prep for the upcoming session.
DUTIES:
Educators will instruct adult students who are returning to high school with the intention of earning their high school diploma.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
- Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is 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 and establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Strives by instruction and implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives, and performance expectations.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently an SPS licensed educator.
- Previous experience teaching in an after school program and/or other extended instructional time programs (e.g. Credit Recovery, Summer School, Coach, etc.)
- Willingness and excited to work with the at-risk adults in a collaborative, engaging, diverse, and high energy environment.
- Must have received an overall proficient rating on previous year’s SEEDS evaluation.
- Willingness to work at Alternate sites with partnering organizations
If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!
About our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3 rd largest district in Massachusetts.
Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a team that Empowers Educators
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and…
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