Summary and Overview
In 2015, the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Springfield Public Schools partnered to form the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP). SEZP is committed to ensuring that the nine middle schools in "The Zone" are engaging environments where teachers receive the supports they need to grow professionally, and students have the opportunity to acquire the academic and personal skills to succeed in the college or career of their choice.

Each SEZP school has the autonomy to craft and implement its own, unique vision for success and receives support from an ecosystem of national-caliber partners. Furthermore, Teacher Leadership Teams at each school ensure that teacher voice is heard and that there is strong communication between school administration and staff.

SEZP is seeking educators who are excited to work in a collaborative, engaging, diverse, and high energy environment. Great professional development, ample teacher leadership opportunities and competitive salary and benefits make SEZP a great place to be a teacher.

Teach

Broaden your impact and become a part of rebuilding an urban school district where you'll receive ongoing support to help you and your students reach your full potential.

Serve a diverse population of urban high-need students.

Teach in small autonomous learning communities - many SEZP schools are creating intimate, personalized environments for their students.

Grow

Access to professional development resources through colleagues at your school and a network of SEZP partners.

Teacher leadership opportunities - many SEZP schools are creating opportunities for effective and experienced teachers to take on leadership roles and increased levels of responsibility without having to leave the classroom.

Receive a competitive salary and benefits.The ideal candidate will have proven record of success implementing Math intervention strategies.

Empowerment Zone Tutor ResponsibilitiesMath Tutors will instruct students daily in small group settings to supplement and enhance traditional in-class mathematics instruction. Tutors will prepare tutoring plans in accordance with a set program curriculum as dictated by the individual needs of each student. Tutors will coordinate with the campus-level Tutor Coordinator, classroom teachers, and school administration, to maximize student achievement. Tutors will maintain contact with parents and guardians, working along with the classroom teacher and school administration to foster the relationship between home and school that is an important part of student success.

1. Carries out all the responsibilities of an academic tutor and assists students in the development of advanced learning skills in a variety of progressively complex academic areas as well as reinforces students' ability in necessary subject-specific basic skills.

2. Observes, monitors, and assesses students' performance often and records data to track student performance. Modifies instruction based on student assessment results.

3. Prepares instructional activities that aid in mastering specific academic skills, including subject matter content and state-mandated and end-of-course assessments. Instructs and monitors students in appropriate use and care of all materials and equipment to prevent injuries and damage.

4. Presents subject matter to students using a variety of research-based instructional strategies centered on students' individual needs.

5. Assists students in setting and reaching individualized academic goals and operates as a mentor to students in scholastic pursuits.

6. Actively collaborates with all stakeholders and participates in professional development activities necessary to successfully carry out job-related duties as assigned.

7. Enforces school/district policies and rules governing students as related to behavior management. Maintains confidentiality of student information as required by law and district policies.

8. May provide occasional job-related guidance, technical advice and training to other Fellows as needed.

9. Communication required such as receiving instructions and collaborating with team members.

10. Interacts with students, tutor supervisor, other tutors, and school administration.

11. Outside communication may be required, particularly with parents.

12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We are seeking team players committed to the SEZP mission, high expectations, and their own professional growth.

Empowerment Zone Tutor RequirementsMinimum of an Associate's Degree required from an accredited college or university. Bachelor's degree preferred.Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral and reading communication skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office for Windows (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Access)

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse groups of students and with all levels of school personnel

Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must pass a district-based math assessment and mock tutorial session to be eligible for Math Fellows position.

Highly Desired

Experience teaching in an urban setting

Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)

Please contact sezp@springfieldempowerment.org with any questions.



Primary Location: Kiley MS
Salary Range: Per Year
Shift Type: FT - Full Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Chris Sutton
Title: Principal
Phone:
Email: suttonc@springfieldpublicschools.com