Educator-Special Education - Student Support

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 54,541 - 88,258; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time educator for the Gerena Community School in Springfield, Massachusetts. The role involves meeting curriculum goals through active teaching methods and maintaining a progressive classroom environment.

Applicants must possess a Massachusetts Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities license and ideally hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in their subject area. The position is available immediately, with a salary range of $54,541.40 to $88,258.60.

Qualifications

• Appropriate educator license required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with the appropriate license.
• Highly qualified in the content area.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes following the schedule.
• Prepare classes and provide evidence when requested.
• Maintain accurate records per policies and regulations.

Skills

Content area competency

Teaching License (PreK-8)

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Location: Gerena Community School, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job ID: 5771169

Position Type: Full Time – Full Year

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: $54,541.40 to $88,258.60 (BU Salary Schedule)

Duties

• Meet and instruct assigned classes as scheduled.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Guide the learning process toward district curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
• Prepare for classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with location and student capabilities.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly, provide progress reports, and communicate with parents as needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records per law, policy, and regulations.
• Diagnose learning challenges, seeking assistance from district specialists as required.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct and develop fair and just classroom behavior rules.
• Plan and supervise paraprofessional assignments and provide written evaluations.
• Maintain a professional growth program satisfying district requirements and personal expectations.
• Participate in the teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutually agreed outcome.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and decision‑making.
• Attend traditional school‑sponsored activities (Back‑to‑School Night, Open House, etc.) as agreed in the contract.
• Contribute to district and building decisions concerning budget, facilities, curriculum, and well‑being.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified and competent in the content area.
• Appropriate content or program area educator license (Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities) and grade‑level (PreK‑8) 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 expected within 5 years.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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