STEM Middle Academy Special Education Innovator

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks a highly qualified teacher for grades 5–12 focused on students with Moderate Disabilities. The role requires setting high expectations, planning differentiated instruction, and collaborating with families to advance student achievement.

The district emphasizes equity, professional growth, and inclusive classrooms, with opportunities to engage in district-led development and mentoring. The position is on-site in Springfield, MA.

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 licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license; or Master’s Degree with license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Guides learning toward district curriculum goals and communicates clear objectives for all lessons.

Skills

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Student Assessment

Communication with Parents

Education

Educational license (Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities) - MA

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Springfield Public Schools seeks a highly qualified teacher for grades 5–12 focused on students with Moderate Disabilities. The role requires setting high expectations, planning differentiated instruction, and collaborating with families to advance student achievement.

The district emphasizes equity, professional growth, and inclusive classrooms, with opportunities to engage in district-led development and mentoring. The position is on-site in Springfield, MA.