SY24-25 Kiley Prep Middle School Special Education Teacher (Immediate Opening)

$57,396 - $90,424/Yr

Springfield Public Schools, MO - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MA

Educational Services

About the position

Kiley Prep is seeking dedicated educators for grades 6-8 who are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes equity and social justice. The role emphasizes the importance of anti-bias education and aims to empower students to become agents of change. Educators will engage students in a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, while also focusing on character development and high-quality student work.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning for all students.
• Collaborate with other teachers and instructional leaders 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 those with special needs and English Language Learners.
• 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 their impact on students.
• Participate in and learn from regular professional development opportunities.

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.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience as an active anti-racist or advocate for equity preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a collaborative teaching environment.
• Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, starting at $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 for intervention and instruction opportunities during breaks.