Teacher; Educator Positions

Job Title: 2026

Explore Teacher (Educator Positions)

Department: Academics, Learning & Virtual Learning & Strategic Planning Departments

Pay Grade: $235 (per  Salary Schedule & Educator CBA
- Explore 2025 Side Letter)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to Explore Administrator or Supervisor

Location: Explore 2026 Sites (Explore Site, Feeder Sites, Tier
- Start/End Times):
Explore sites will be staffed based on programming needs. Educator positions listed for Explore may not be staffed at every location.

Length of Service: Required to committo teaching a full Explore session and attend the preparation/training day(s).

Explore Session Days:

• Explore (seated): June 1-June 26, 2026
• Explore (virtual): June 1-June 26, 2026 (session
  1);
  July 6-31, 2026 (session
  2)

Preparation/Training Days: May 29 (for Explore- seated); TBD (for Explore- virtual)

* All seated teachers and support staff are required to work an additional 30 minutes beyond the instructional day to assist in supervising during arrival/dismissal. The site principal will decide and communicate whether the 30 minutes will be tacked on before or after (or split between) the instructional day.

Disclaimer: This process and information aligns with the Educator Side Letter (2025) and may be subject to change based on the collective bargaining process for the Educator Side Letter (Summer 2026), once completed. If any adjustments affect compensation and/or requirements for staffing, communication of employee impact, will be sent, as appropriate. In addition, student enrollment and needs of the District may also impact staffing needs.

Teachers must remain in the mode of delivery (seated/virtual) of the original offer accepted. No changes will be allowed.

2026 Explore Educator Positions/Assignments:

• Artworks Teacher
• Early Childhood Classroom Teacher
• Elementary Classroom Teacher
• Middle School English Teacher
• Middle School Science Teacher
• Middle School Social Studies Teacher
• Middle School Math Teacher
• PE Teacher
• Music Teacher
• Library Media Specialist
• Special Education Teacher (K-12)
• Adaptive PE Teacher
• Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher
• English Language Development (ELD) Specialist
  - Teacher (K-8)
• English Language Development (ELD) Specialist
  - Teacher (9-12)
• Elementary Extended Learning Program (ELP)- Teacher (Reading)
• Choice Classroom Teacher
• Virtual High School Teacher
• Elementary Virtual Academy Teacher
• Middle School Virtual Academy Teacher

CURRENT SPS EMPLOYEES  School Year)

Those who are serving in a part time or full time position with SPS R-12 during the  school year, should apply by completing this Explore 2026 Educator form - 2026 Explore Educator Intent/Application to Teach (Seated or Virtual) and do not need to submit the formal application.

Note: Eligible employees, as defined by the Educator  CBA, who completed and submited the 2026 Explore Educator Intent to Teach (Seated or Virtual) Form by Feb. 15th do not need to submit again through this form or application. The selection and placement procedures will align with the Explore CBA Side Letters.

APPLICANTS (WHO ARE NOT CURRENT SPS EMPLOYEES FOR )

For those who are not a current SPS R-12 employee (active employee  school year) are required to submit an application through this posting. This includes those who may serve SPS in a temporary or stipend position only. Within the application, please list the specific Explore
- Educator CBA positions you would like to be considered for (from Explore Educator Positions list below) under the section: "Employment Opportunity
- Interests."

EXPLORE QUESTIONS?

Email:
Explore

The Explore Elementary Educator
- Summer School Program will deliver and provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics and/or skills; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; collaborating with teachers, professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

If selected for a 2026 Explore Educator position, the job description would align…