Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

 

Posting Opens:  Monday, January 29, 2024

 

Posting Closes:  Open Until Filled (submit your application materials by Monday, February 5, 2024 in order to be considered during the initial application review process)

 

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is $42,103 - $91,215 (based on the 2023-24 SEA Certified salary schedule) (part-time positions will be pro-rated based on FTE) depending on education/experience plus a generous benefit plan.

 

About the District

Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County.  We are directly to the East of Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located.  We currently have approximately 10,000 students, over 1,400 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district.  Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome.  The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support “Every Student, Every Day” throughout their K-12 education.

 

Springfield Public Schools commits to honoring the dignity of every student by creating  just, equitable, and fully welcoming environments for learning.

 

About the Position

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Learning Specialist teacher at the middle school (Grade 6-8) level.  To support this work, successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision of Every Student, Every Day and share our values:

• A belief that every student can and will learn;
• The desire to eliminate inequities in student achievement;
• The motivation to foster safe, healthy and engaging environments;
• A commitment to promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students, staff and community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with middle school-aged students;
• Strong understanding of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for academics and social/emotional/behavior
  • Knowledge and experience working in a school or district that implements the concepts of Response to Intervention (RtI);
  • Knowledge of school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS);
• Demonstrated understanding of, and responsiveness to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize a K-12 school community in a manner specific to the position;
• Strong student relationship building skills and the ability to establish a sound system of classroom routines and management;
• Establishes effective, collaborative working relationships with diverse staff, student and community populations.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid state of Oregon teaching license, or the ability to get one, with a Special Education: Generalist endorsement;
• Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish)

Other Notes

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job posting is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

 

How to Apply

All postings/applications go through TalentEd Hire.  Go to www.springfield.k12.or.us and click on the “Join Our Team” link.  Locate the Licensed Postings button and click on the link, which takes you to TalentEd Hire.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.  A complete application includes the following:

• Current resume;
• Complete application form including criminal history, drug-screen consent and affirmative action information forms on TalentEd Hire;
• Equity and Inclusion written statement (see prompt in application);
• Complete set of college/university transcripts (official or unofficial);
• At least three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment on your skills, abilities, and/or preparation for the position.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.  If you have any complaints, please contact Human Resources at (541) 726-3203.

It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law.  Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

 

Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

 

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicant’s veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans’ preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.