Elementary Special Education Teacher (grade 3)

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership is seeking a dedicated educator to instruct classes in Springfield. The role involves planning individualized learning programs, maintaining accurate records, and promoting student progress through regular assessments.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a relevant educator license, with a Master’s Degree preferred. This position focuses on fostering an inclusive learning environment and requires strong communication skills with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license from Massachusetts.
• Experience in instructional techniques and media.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated times.
• Plans a program of study tailored to student needs.
• Creates a conducive learning environment for students.

Skills

Instructional techniques

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Student assessment

Professional growth

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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, establishes, and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request by immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location and needs of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, objectives and performance expectations.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly; provides progress reports as required and communicates with parents as deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses learning challenges of students regularly, seeking assistance from district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced fairly and justly.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and makes written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal expectations as a professional.
• Takes an active part in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and decision making among staff during the extended day.
• Attends established traditional school‑sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed with the building administrator and faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract.
• Contributes to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well‑being.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/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.
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. The district also prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness. The district does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations.