Why Teach in Springfield Public Schools?

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of America’s top midsize employers two years in a row
• Offers competitive teacher salaries starting at $51,038 (Bachelors, no prior experience) and ranging from $55,401-$82,196 (Masters, 0-12 years prior experience)
• Partners with local colleges & universities to offer discounted tuition and enrollment rates
• Creates student-centered classrooms that leverage 1:1 technology to support student learning
• Provides ongoing professional development and offers multiple career ladder opportunities
• Always innovating, including the launch of a state-of the-art Culinary and Nutrition Center
• Participates in Student Loan Forgiveness programs and offers competitive stipends for critical needs areas
• Located in a city of firsts including the birthplace of basketball and "Dr. Seuss"
• Springfield is a city on the rise according to MSNBC
•  Committed to sustaining a culture of equity and proficiency in which everybody is thriving

SPS Mission: The Springfield Promise

The Springfield Promise is to:

• Develop global citizens that are productive 21st Century leaders;
• Graduate students ready for college and career, able to compete in today’s changing world;
• Attract knowledgeable, highly effective, diverse educators and staff who want to work in a high-performing district; and,
• Engage parents and community members as essential partners in sustaining A Culture of Equity and Proficiency.

   

Springfield Public Schools was named to Forbes' list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers for 2018 and 2017.