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.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $23,794 - $51,549 (26/27 salary schedule; salary is pro-rated based on 0.5 FTE and will be pro-rated based on any start date after September 1, 2026) 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 Temporary, Part-Time (0.5 FTE) Elementary Academic Support (Interventionist) Teacher at Yolanda Elementary School for the 26/27 school year only. To support this work, successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision of Every Student, Every Day and share our values:
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A belief that every student can and will learn
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The desire to eliminate inequities in student achievement
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The motivation to foster safe, healthy, and engaging environments
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A commitment to promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students, staff and community
The Academic Support Teacher must have a fundamental understanding of the concepts of RtI associated with reading instruction and all academic areas. This includes tiered structures and how interventionist and special education staff fit into building-wide supports for students. The Academic Support Teacher is a critical member of the building level literacy team and specialist team. It is an expectation that the teacher will inform building-wide instructional practices, guide grade level academic teams, and provide direct support for students who require supplemental instruction.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understanding of the critical aspects of MTSS structures and practices. This includes RtI and PBIS;
Knowledge and experience with elementary-aged students;
Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work;
Ability to instruct in a small group setting;
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, colleagues, students,
parents and the community;
Strong student management skills and the ability to establish a sound system of
classroom management;
Knowledge of positive and effective communication and collaboration skills;
Ability to lead and manage a team of instructional Educational Assistants;
Ability to provide building leadership around academic intervention, with team and Principal support/guidance.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid State of Oregon teaching license with an Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement; a Reading Intervention Endorsement is preferred, but not required;
Experience with multi-tiered systems of support for academics (RtI) and behavior (PBIS).
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.
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.
