What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learn and Earn Summer School Literacy Intervention Teacher/LIT - Elementary (2025) position at Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts)?
Description
Elementary education students from American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, Springfield College, or Westfield State University, will provide early literacy and literacy intervention instruction to Springfield Public Schools' elementary students. Applicants must have received approval to apply for this position in Springfield Public Schools from the institution they attend. If hired, the LIT will instruct elementary students in reading/literacy intervention practices under the guidance of a Learn and Earn Summer Literacy Coach.
Job Goal: To teach elementary students foundational reading skills in a culturally responsive manner that will contribute to their reading/literacy development.
LITs report to the Director of Literacy and work closely with their assigned Literacy Coach to do the following:
About Our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a team that Empowers Educators
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
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 Katie O'Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, 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
Elementary education students from American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, Springfield College, or Westfield State University, will provide early literacy and literacy intervention instruction to Springfield Public Schools' elementary students. Applicants must have received approval to apply for this position in Springfield Public Schools from the institution they attend. If hired, the LIT will instruct elementary students in reading/literacy intervention practices under the guidance of a Learn and Earn Summer Literacy Coach.
Job Goal: To teach elementary students foundational reading skills in a culturally responsive manner that will contribute to their reading/literacy development.
LITs report to the Director of Literacy and work closely with their assigned Literacy Coach to do the following:
- Meet and instruct assigned literacy intervention classes/groups in specified locations and at times designated. The primary focus of the LITs is to provide targeted literacy intervention instruction to students and to provide deliberate practice opportunities for students.
- Create a classroom intervention environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Implement program materials and approaches for effective literacy intervention instruction and assessment beginning on day 1 of summer school and throughout the 16 days.
- Assess the accomplishments of summer school students on a regular basis; and with supervision, provide progress reports, as may be required, and communicate with parents, as deemed necessary.
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the coaches, the district and building administration, and by college faculty from the Western Mass Literacy Collaborative who are overseeing Learn and Earn.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations, including weekly student attendance and weekly progress in the intervention lessons.
- Interact with and support other summer school classes led by Springfield Public School Summer School educators as deemed necessary. This is secondary to providing the interventions.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Follow the SPS 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.
- The candidate must be an elementary education student at American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, Springfield College, or Westfield State University, and must have received approval to apply for this position in Springfield Public Schools from the institution they attend. Only students whose names were provided by the colleges/universities will be considered.
- Must be available to work all days and hours of summer school without exception (Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 31, 7:30 AM-2:15 PM).
- As part of course work with the colleges and universities, must attend the professional development week (June 25-27 and June 30-July 1 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM) and all sessions of the companion 3-credit course. These hours are not paid for by Springfield Public Schools as they are a part of the 3-credit course provided by the colleges/universities of the Western Mass Literacy Collaborative (Summer Learn and Earn).
- Must provide a statement on the following and attach to this application: What is your understanding of what it means to be a culturally responsive educator who maximizes learning during in and out of school time with culturally and linguistically diverse students and families? (maximum word count of 250). Applications will not be considered without this documentation.
- Please attach your current, up-to-date resume to this application. Applications will be not be considered without this documentation.
- Approved applicants must complete all onboarding tasks with the Springfield Public Schools Human Resources Department on time and as indicated to be hired.
About Our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a team that Empowers Educators
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
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 Katie O'Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, 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
