SYVan Sickle Prep Middle School English Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Springfield Public Schools VAN SICKLE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Springfield Public Schools VAN SICKLE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: To Be Determined

SY26-27 Van Sickle Prep Middle School English Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Grade Level: 6-8

Anticipated Dates: September 14, 2026 - December 18, 2026 (to cover a leave of absence)

Role Overview

Educators in the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership are responsible for ensuring that students have access to strong instruction, experience a deep sense of belonging in school, and are prepared for meaningful academic and life opportunities.

SEZP educators serve as instructors, mentors, and collaborators. They contribute to school communities that value strong relationships, clear expectations, and continuous improvement—for students and for adults.

Core Responsibilities

Access to High-Quality Learning

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using research-based curriculum and effective instructional strategies
• Ensure all students can access grade-level content through thoughtful lesson design, scaffolding, and embedded supports
• Use student data and formative assessment to adjust instruction and promote academic growth

Belonging and School Community

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students grounded in consistency, respect, and high expectations
• Contribute positively to a school culture where students feel known, supported, and accountable
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, including participation in co‑teaching teams and professional learning communities
• Engage families as partners through regular communication and shared problem‑solving

Opportunity and Growth

• Support students in developing the skills, habits, and confidence needed for success in high school and beyond
• Participate actively in professional learning, coaching, and feedback cycles
• Contribute to the development of future educators by modeling strong practice, hosting residents or student teachers when applicable, and supporting a culture of adult learning

Additional Responsibilities

• Uphold school-wide expectations related to curriculum, assessment, and professional conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of 30 college credits.
• Produce the required documents (cover letter, current resume, official transcripts (sealed envelope) from an accredited college or university, three character reference letters).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the middle or high school level preferred
• Valid Massachusetts DESE educator license in the appropriate subject and grade level preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support a range of learners through strong instruction and relationship‑building
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred

Supplemental Information:

• Base Pay: $137.96/day
• After 45 days (non-consecutive): $162.32/day
• Long-Term Substitute Teacher (30 consecutive days in one assignment): $271.48/day (SY24 pay rate)

* All Springfield Public School Substitute Teachers are compensated on a bi-weekly schedule.

Benefits

Selection as an educator in SEZP recognizes an individual for their outstanding vision, capacity, and commitment to students. Substitutes in SEZP are eligible for the same benefits available to Substitutes in the Springfield Public Schools.

About the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership:

While Massachusetts is consistently ranked as one of the top states for education results in the country, we have one of the highest and most persistent opportunity gaps. The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) - established in 2015 as a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools (SPS), the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) – seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of the more than 2,500 students in our 8 middle schools.

SEZP combines district-based public education with the…