Learn and Earn Summer School Literacy Intervention TeacherLIT – Elementary (2026)

Description:

Elementary education students from colleges and universities in the Western Mass Literacy Collaborative: American International College Bay Path University Elms College Springfield College or Westfield State University will provide literacy intervention instruction to elementary students in Springfield Public Schools. Applicants must have received written approval from their institution to apply for this position in Springfield Public Schools. If hired the LIT will instruct elementary students in reading intervention practices under the guidance of a Learn and Earn Summer Literacy Coach.

Job Goal: To teach elementary students foundational reading skills in a culturally responsive manner that will contribute to their reading and overall literacy development.

LITs report to the Director of Literacy and work closely with their assigned Literacy Coach to do the following:

1. Meet and instruct assigned reading intervention groups in specified locations and at designated times. The primary focus of the LITs is to provide students with targeted instruction and deliberate practice opportunities.
2. Create a classroom intervention environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
3. Implement program materials and approaches for effective reading intervention instruction and assessment beginning on day 1 of summer school and throughout the 16 days.
4. Assess the accomplishments of summer school students on a regular basis; and with supervision provide progress reports as may be required and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
5. Prepare for assigned groups and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the coaches the district and building administration and by college faculty from the Western Mass Literacy Collaborative.
6. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations including weekly student attendance and weekly progress in the intervention lessons.
7. Interact with and support other summer school classes led by Springfield Public School Summer School educators as deemed necessary. This is secondary to providing the interventions.
8. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
9. Follow the SPS code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develop rules of classroom behavior that are enforced in a fair and just manner.

Qualifications:

1. The candidate must be an elementary education student at American International College Bay Path University Elms College Springfield College or Westfield State University and must have received approval to apply for this position in Springfield Public Schools from the institution they attend. Only students whose names were provided by the colleges and universities will be considered.
2. Must be available to work all days and hours of summer school without exception (Monday-Thursday July 6-July 30 7:30 AM-2:00 PM) for a total of 26 hours per week.
3. As part of coursework with the colleges and universities LITs must attend the professional development days (June 26 June 29 June 30 July 1 and July 2 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) and all sessions of the companion 3-credit course throughout the summer without exception. These hours are not paid by Springfield Public Schools as they are part of the 3-credit course offered by the colleges/universities of the Western Mass Literacy Collaborative (Summer Learn and Earn).
4. Please attach your current up-to-date resume to this application. Applications will not be considered without this documentation.
5. Approved applicants must complete all onboarding tasks with the Springfield Public Schools Human Resources Department on time and as indicated to be hired.
6. Preference will be given to those currently employed by Springfield Public Schools or those expressing interest in future work with Springfield Public Schools.

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About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately24000 studentswith learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supportedseenand heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

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In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we providenumerouscutting-edgeprofessional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of thedistricttherefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning dataanalysisand management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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