Summer School Credit Recovery Teacher

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

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 districts 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 as 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.
14. Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and makes written evaluations as required.
15. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
16. Takes an active part in the contractually -approved teacher evaluation process contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
17. Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
18. 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.
20. Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget facilities curriculum and personal well-being.
21. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and
2. Appropriate content and grade level (elementary middle or high school) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the appropriate grade level.
3. Bachelors Degree with appropriate license or
4. Masters Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and expected within 5 years

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.

Reach out to Valerie Williams the Senior Administrator of Talent and Diversity Development at . She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

Nondiscrimination 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 ancestry age disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin or sexual orientation disability or homelessness.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources Kathleen OSullivan Springfield Public Schools 1550 Main St. Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55428 has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen OSullivan or to U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington DC 20202-1100 telephone .

Required Experience:

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