Westfield Public Schools
Employment Opportunities

WHS SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM TEACHERS


Westfield High School
Westfield Public Schools
Westfield, Massachusetts

Job Details
Job ID: 4212958 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: April 11, 2023 Starting Date: August 7, 2023

Job Description
Applications will be accepted for two (2) teaching positions in the Westfield Public Schools for the grant funded High School Summer Transition Program to be held at Westfield High School.

Teachers’ Hours8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Monday – Thursday

Student Hours:9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
Starting Date: Immediately
Program Starting Date:August 7, 2023
Ending Date:August 17, 2023


POSITIONS: (2) Classroom Teachers

FUNDING: Salary: $36.00 an hour with no benefits not to exceed 40 hours. This may include prep time prior to the program to recruit and assist with student registration.

REPORTS TO: Program Site Coordinator, Building Principal, and Administrator of Student Interventions

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist students in the transition from middle to high school.
Develop project based learning activities based on students’ academic and language proficiency levels that include literacy, mathematics, and science
Provide instructional and social-emotional support for all students
Work collaboratively with grade level teachers and coordinator
Differentiate instruction to meet the academic needs of students
Use assessment data to plan instruction
Complete student progress reports as needed
Develop lesson plans and prepare instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curricula to the needs of each student and submit to Program Site Coordinator
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Strive to develop positive relationships with students
Implement the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) model
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the summer program
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day
Perform any duties that may be assigned by the Administrator of Student Interventions, Building Principal, and Program Site Coordinator

APPLICATIONS:
Will be in the form of a letter and/or a resume via School Spring
Will include a copy of educator license

Position Type: Summer
Positions Available: 2


Welcome to Westfield High School!

Mission Statement The mission of Westfield High School is to provide students with experiences that contributeto a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes on which students can build responsible, fulfilling,self-directed lives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Academic Expectations Demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Demonstrate the ability to think critically. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Expectation Recognize the value of a healthy and productive lifestyle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Civic Expectation Demonstrate respect for our diverse society. Appreciate the importance of and contribute

Equal Opportunity Employer
Westfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts certification as required Massachusetts SEI Teacher Endorsement preferred Classroom experience at appropriate grade level Prior related summer program experience preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Questions
    There are no application questions required for this job posting.

    Contact Information
    Charles Jendrysik, Principal
    177 Montgomery Road
    Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
    Phone: 413-572-6463
    Fax: 413-572-6346
    Email: c.jendrysik@schoolsofwestfield.org