High School Fresh Start Teacher

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership in Massachusetts seeks a dedicated teacher to meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and times. You will plan study programs tailored to individual student needs and create a classroom environment conducive to learning.

You will guide learning toward district curriculum goals, prepare for classes, and employ a variety of instructional techniques. Regular assessments and communication with parents are expected, with ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning for students.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward district curriculum goals and communicates clear objectives to students.
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media as appropriate.
• Assesses students' progress and communicates with parents as needed.
• Maintains records as required by policy and law.
• Diagnoses learning challenges and seeks specialist assistance as required.
• Follows district conduct policies and develops classroom rules.
• plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and participates in evaluations.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth and participates in teacher evaluation processes.
• Attends meetings and established activities to support communication and decision making.
• Contributes to district and building decisions on budget, facilities, and curriculum.

Job description

• 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, interest, 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 the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract.
• 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.
• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents at deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of 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 which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies 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 mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
• 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.
• Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Duties

• 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, interest, 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 the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract.
• 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