Background on Southbridge Public Schools:
Southbridge Public Schools (SPS) serves approximately 2,200 students in five schools and employs nearly 330 educators and staff. In January 2016, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education designated SPS chronically underperforming (Level 5), placing the district in state receivership. The third district to be placed in the Commonwealth’s Level 5 accountability status, this is an exciting time of change and transformation in SPS. On June 24, 2016, a rigorous turnaround plan, which will guide the district’s turnaround efforts for the next three years, was released to the public.
More information about the district’s turnaround efforts can be found here.
When: February 18-21, 2025
Time: 9:00 am-1:30 pm
Compensation: $50.00/hour
Other information:
- There will be a February Break Academy Coordinator who will review plans and expectations with all the teachers before February break, and who will be on-site every day to supervise the academy.
- There will also be a high school administrator on site daily for support.
- This will be the basic daily schedule:
9:00 - Staff report, prepare classrooms & materials to be ready to receive students.
9:15 - Student arrival. Students can pick up breakfast from the cafeteria and eat it in the classroom.
9:30 - 10:15 - 1st Period*
10:20 - 11:05 - 2nd Period*
11:10 - 11:55 - 3rd Period*
12:00 - 12:45 - 4th Period*
12:45 - 1:15 - Lunch & dismissal - students transition to the cafeteria at the end of 4th period. Students will have lunch & then dismiss from the cafeteria.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Coordinate and supervise student tutors Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:15-3:30 when school is in session.
2. Administer online credit recovery program Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:15-3:30 when school is in session.
3. Work with students, parents, high school department heads, and the guidance department to design and implement the online credit recovery program.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified;
- Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
- Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools;
- Teaching or tutoring experience at the secondary level;
- Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation. |