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High School Vocational Teacher - Hospitality Management

Young World Physical Education, Springfield, MA, United States


High School Vocational Teacher - Hospitality Management
Springfield Public Schools HS OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY - Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Details
Job ID:

5673577

Application Deadline:

Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
Teach the following Vocational Technical Education Framework Strands:

Strand One: Safety and Health Knowledge

Strand Two: Technical Standards Knowledge and Skills

Strand Three: Embedded Academics

Strand Four: Employability

Strand Five: Management and Entrepreneurship

Strand Six: Technology

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.

Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district curriculum goals; establish and communicate clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.

Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.

Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strive by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.

Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Follow the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom consistent with established administrative policies and develop rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.

Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, and make written evaluations as required.

Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.

Take an active part in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.

Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.

Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract.

Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.

Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Five years of recent (within the last seven) full‑time employment experience directly related to trade shop and state trade/union license.

Passing score of at least 70% on the written and performance tests for Licensure.

Passing score on the Vocational Technical Literacy (VTLST) and the Communication and Literacy Skills Test (Hospitality Management 9-12) expected to be completed as soon as possible from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Position Type
Full Time – School Year

Salary
$54,541 to $88,258 (BU Salary Schedule)

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, ancestry, age, disability or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal‑opportunity investigation.

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is also an adherent of Title IX. The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates.

For inquiries regarding Title IX, please contact the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator at titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com. Information about the district’s non‑discrimination policy can be found on the district website at www.springfieldpublicschools.com
on‑discrimination.

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