Dark Program Teachers in Automotive Technology, Health Assisting, Metal Fabrication, Support Services

Vocational Technical Education Instructor

Teach the following Vocational Technical Education Framework Strands:

• Safety and Health Knowledge
• Technical Standards Knowledge and Skills
• Embedded Academics
• Employability
• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Technology

SALARY: $50.00/hour Working with Students

$29.10 Prep Time

PROGRAM TIME:
Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 5:45pm

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 6:15pm

Start Date:

September 14, 2026 End Date:
June 18, 2027

JOB GOAL:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.

1. Responsible to the District-Wide Director of Chapter 74 Technical Programs; work collaboratively with district level administrators.

2. Conduct classes for qualifying students in your specific content area and provide additional assistance to students as needed.

3. Work with the content area Directors in implementing the After Dark Program.

4. Knowing the MA Curriculum Frameworks for the content area applying;
Automotive Technology, Health Assisting, Metal Fabrication, Cosmetology, Support Services & Networking, and Advanced Manufacturing.

5. Ensure that direct teacher instructional support is being provided to all students (general education, special education, 504, ELL)

6. Provide grade assignments and prompt, frequent, ongoing, and consistent instructional feedback to students.

7. Maintain and record student grades and ensure that these are submitted to the Director, Building Principal, and Guidance Department so that student grades are updated in Power School.

8. Work collaboratively to maintain and record attendance records in Power School.

9. Hold family and student conferences when needed.

10. Contact families and students via phone, e-mail, letter to ensure Program participation and completion.

11. Work collaboratively with the Director, Principal, family/guardian, Guidance Counselor to address issues of student attendance and Program completion.

12. Manage and maintain attendance logs, enrollment roster; create and maintain student folders.

13. Manage and maintain data, i.e. attendance, course completion, pre/post assessments, progress, surveys, etc., to document the implementation of the Program.

14. Complete any other data requests and data reports as it relates to the successful implementation of the Program.

15. Help supervise students during arrival and dismissal from the Program.

16. Work collaboratively with the other members of the team to ensure that the Program is successful.

17. Foster a positive learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified in the content area(s) for which you are applying.
• Preference given to Putnam & HSST teachers, Unit A teachers, and SPS employees.
• Committed to quality instruction and implementation of curriculum standards with fidelity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and other teachers.
• Understand the goals and requirements of the Common Core Standards.

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 third 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 effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management.

Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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