Special Education Elementary LINKS-Autism Teacher Grades 3-5

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

Job summary

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership is looking for a dedicated teacher to help students learn essential skills and knowledge. This role involves planning individualized lesson plans and creating a supportive classroom environment, contributing to the academic success and personal growth of students with severe or moderate disabilities.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant teaching license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and a Bachelor's Degree. A Master's Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified in the content area and grade level licensure.
• Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) licensure.
• Experience with classroom environment conducive to learning.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated times.
• Plans individualized programs of study for students.
• Maintains accurate records as required.

Skills

Content area competency

Classroom management

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Goal

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.

Performance 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, 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 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.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and
• Appropriate content and grade level licensure Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license; or
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

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.

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 at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both. 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].