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 $47,588 - $103,098 per year depending on education and experience.
The salary is based on the 26/27 SEA Salary Schedule.
Springfield Public Schools (SPS) offers a comprehensive benefits package at competative rates to enhance the total compensation of its teachers and staff. This package includes low-cost health benefits for employees and their families, disability and leaves programs for income protection, employee assistance and wellness programs, resources for employees with disabilities and retirement programs designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
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 more than 9,000 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.
In Springfield Public Schools, we acknowledge that systemic barriers have perpetuated disparities and disproportionate outcomes for students from historically marginalized populations. We believe that educational equity is about providing every student with the opportunities and resources to thrive, and removing the barriers that have led to the predictability of academic success based on identity. We assert that working for educational equity is the responsibility of each person in our system.
We strive to create welcoming and inclusive cultures and environments that embrace and affirm the identity of each student inclusive of race, ethnicity, disability, family economics, mobility, language, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, initial proficiencies, immigration status, and religion. We are committed to standing up to bias and discrimination.
We recognize that achieving educational equity is a process of assessment, reflection, and continuous improvement. We engage in these practices so that across our system, teaching and learning can be appropriately varied and responsive to every student, every day.
To learn more about Equity & Inclusion efforts at Springfield Public Schools please click here!
About the Position
Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the Full-Time (1.0 FTE) position of English Language Development (ELD) Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA). This position is located at the District Administration Building (640 A Street, Springfield, OR). 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.
Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:
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A valid State of Oregon teaching license with an ESOL endorsement;
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Ability to coordinate the ELD Program including preparing official reports; overseeing budgets; overseeing technology; coordinating ELD state assessments, supervising identification, assessment, placement, and progress monitoring of students; supporting ELD certified and classified staff; serving as a resource to District staff and students regarding program requirements, procedures and curriculum; overseeing services to families through the ELD office;
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Positive and effective communication and collaboration skills desired;
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Motivated to establish effective working relationships with staff, colleagues, students, parents and the community;
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Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity.
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.
