SY24-25 Academy at Kiley Adjustment Counselor Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

$35,870 - $42,203/Yr

Springfield Public Schools, MO - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The SY24-25 Academy at Kiley Adjustment Counselor Teacher position is a long-term substitute role aimed at supporting middle school students in a collaborative and diverse educational environment. The teacher will focus on creating a safe and engaging classroom, addressing the needs of all students, including those with special needs and English Language Learners, while promoting anti-racism and equity in education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning for all students
• Collaborate with other teachers, instructional leaders, and partners to ensure instruction meets the needs of all students
• Assess students regularly, analyze data, and determine appropriate next steps for instruction
• Ensure that instruction meets the needs of all students, including students with special needs, English Language Learners, and students performing below grade level
• Build relationships and communicate regularly with students and their families to solicit input and share academic progress
• Engage in learning about issues of racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education to examine personal biases and plan culturally responsive instruction
• Participate in and learn from regular professional development opportunities before and during the school year

Requirements

• Experience in counseling at the middle and/or high school level preferred
• Appropriate content/program area and grade level educator license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required
• Experience as an active anti-racist or advocate for equity preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in counseling at the middle and/or high school level
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience as an active anti-racist or advocate for equity
• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Base Pay: $137.96/day
• After 45 days (non-consecutive): $162.32/day
• Long-Term Substitute Teacher (30 consecutive days in one assignment): $271.48/day (SY24 pay rate)