Grade 1 Elementary Classroom Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks a Grade 1 Elementary Classroom Teacher for Dryden Memorial Elementary School in Springfield, MA. The role requires Massachusetts Elementary licensure for grades 1–6 and a Bachelor’s degree with a valid license; a Master’s degree is preferred and expected within five years.

This full-time, school-year position starts immediately. Duties include planning, instruction, assessment, and maintaining records, with collaboration across staff and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate license (Elementary, 1–6) per MADESE.
• Bachelor’s Degree with license; Master’s preferred within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes.
• Plans a program of study meeting student needs.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment.
• Assesses student progress and communicates with parents.
• Maintains records as required by policy and law.
• Plans and supervises paraprofessional assignments.
• Participates in ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Elementary education

Massachusetts license

Education

Bachelor’s degree with license

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Springfield Public Schools DRYDEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCH - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Grade 1 Elementary Classroom Teacher

Springfield Public Schools DRYDEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCH - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5874539
Application Deadline: Aug 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.

2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.

3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

4. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.

5. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.

6. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

7. Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.

8. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents at deemed necessary.

9. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

10. Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

12. Follows the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.

13. Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.

14. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.

15. Takes an active part in the contractually -approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.

16. Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.

17. Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract.

18. Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.

19. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and

2. Appropriate content/ program area educator license (Elementary) and grade level (1-6) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and

3. Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license; or

4. Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you [e-mail] .

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. Additionally, we prohibit 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.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate 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, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail] , the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights athttps://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr , or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail] .

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website,www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail]

Position Type: FT - School Year
Salary: $56,450.40 to $91,347.60 BU Salary Schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rhonda Stowell-Lewis , Principal
• DRYDEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]