SY24-25 J.F Kennedy Middle School Special Education (ELA) Teacher

$57,396 - $90,424/Yr

Springfield Public Schools, MO - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) is seeking passionate educators for middle and high school teaching positions. The role emphasizes creating a safe and engaging learning environment, advocating for anti-racism, and ensuring instructional access for all students, including those with special needs and English Language Learners. SEZP teachers are expected to collaborate with colleagues, assess student progress, and engage in ongoing professional development focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 reflect on their impact.
• Participate in and learn from regular professional development opportunities before and during the school year.

Requirements

• Experience teaching Special Education at the middle and/or high school level preferred.
• Appropriate content/program area (Moderate Disabilities) and grade level 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 required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as an active anti-racist or advocate for equity preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; starting salary for new teachers is $57,396.
• Benefits offered to other teachers in the Springfield Public Schools, including sick days, retirement, and health insurance.
• Opportunities for signing or relocation bonuses.
• Expanded Learning Time stipends at some schools based on the yearly schedule.
• Empowerment Academies: Intervention and instruction opportunities during breaks, following an application and selection process.