What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Start Elementary School Teachers (SPS employees only) for Extended Instruction Summer 2026 position at BOWLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Springfield, Massachusetts
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION
TITLE: Elementary School Teachers (SPS employees only) for Extended Instruction Summer 2026; number contingent upon enrollment
APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted from Monday, April 16, 2026, through Friday, May 29, 2026.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee
FUNDING: Various Funding Sources (pending)
SALARY: $50.00/hour Working with Students
$35.00 Prep Time
WORK SCHEDULE:
Program Schedule: Monday, July 6th - Thursday, July 30th from 8:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Work Schedule: Monday, July 6th - Thursday, July 30th from 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Teachers are required to attend mandatory training with Summer Coordinator
Program Coordinator Staff Meeting: Date to be selected by Coordinator
Communicated and facilitated by School Program Coordinator-Coordinator is responsible to train Summer School Staff on selected curriculum and summer expectations.
DUTIES:
- Reports to the building Principal or Designee and collaborates to advance instructional priorities.
- Analyzes teacher and student attendance data to identify trends and implement strategies that support student engagement and academic success.
- Facilitates clear and proactive communication with families and students to support instructional goals.
- Leads the administration and analysis of pre- and post-tests to inform instructional planning and student progress monitoring.
- Designs and implements instructional strategies that enhance student learning and skill development during extended instructional time.
- Ensures instructional time is maximized by maintaining a structured, student-centered learning environment in designated locations.
- Develops and refines a program of study that aligns with students' individual needs, interests, and abilities, ensuring access to high-quality instruction.
- Reviews and provides feedback on lesson plans to ensure alignment with curriculum standards and instructional best practices.
- Assesses and reports student progress to the Building Principal, using data to guide instructional improvements.
- Supports the educators in fostering a positive classroom culture that reinforces student engagement and achievement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Presently employed as a teacher in Springfield Public Schools
- Experience in communicating effectively with parents.
- Knowledge of the goals and requirements of the Common Core and State Curriculum Frameworks and Assessments.
- Experience working in collaboration with administrators and teachers.
- Extraordinary organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Availability required for entire program work schedule.
- Secured position for school year 2026-2027
- Must hold a valid and current Department of Elementary and Secondary Education educator license.
- Bachelor’s degree with appropriate license or master’s degree with appropriate content area.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molinafigueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT 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, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.
Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
Salary : $35 - $50