SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Springfield, Massachusetts

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUMMER PROGRAM POSITION:

TITLE: Literacy Through the Arts ML Summer School: Elementary Music and Art Teachers

DEPARTMENT: Multilingual Learners

FUNDING: Title III

SALARY: $50.00 per hour

FUNDING SOURCE: Title III

DEPARTMENT: Mulitlingual Learning Program

LOCATION: Lincoln Elementary

WORK SCHEDULE: Orientation - Date TBD – Site – Lincoln Elementary-8:00 AM to 1:15 PM

Program Schedule: 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM, Monday- Thursday, July 6, 2026 - July 30, 2026

Work Schedule: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday- Thursday, July 6, 2026 - July 30, 2026

DUTIES:

1. Responsible to the ML Director and ML Program Coordinator

2. Daily lesson planning.

3. Thematic planning approach.

4. Help students build and enhance their literacy skills through music or art instruction.

5. Collaboratively and individually plan, write, and implement music or art lessons that support

program goals and are standards-based.

6. Breakfast and Lunch duty in the cafeteria with assigned class.

7. Afternoon Bus Duty

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Currently employed in the Springfield Public Schools.

2. Certified Music/Art

3. Experience in communicating with parents.

4. Committed to delivering high-quality instruction and adhering to rigorous curriculum

standards.

5. Experience in the coordination of instructional programs

6. Understand the goals and requirements of the State Curriculum

Frameworks and Assessments.

7. Experience working in collaboration with administrators and teachers.

8. Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

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 molina-figueroac@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