DIVERSITY & EQUITY IN EDUCATION

2020-21 Campaign Partner

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About Us

Located in Springfield, MA, our school system is large and diverse, with approximately 26,000 students, about 4,500 employees, and more than 60 schools. Along with strong basic skills programs, enrichment and extracurricular activities also add depth and scope to the overall educational program. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all—not just some—of our students.

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Our Mission

The Springfield Public Schools are world class learning environments that produce 21st century leaders. Our students will graduate from high school College and Career ready. The school district attracts knowledgeable, highly effective and diverse teachers and principals who want to work in a high performing district. Parents and community members are moving into Springfield for the privilege of sending their students to schools that are thriving in A Culture of Equity and Proficiency.

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Our Culture, Diversity & Equity

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

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Our Recruitment

Thank you for your interest in employment with Springfield Public Schools!  The Springfield Public School district is committed to hiring a diverse pool of qualified educators, administrators, and non-instructional staff.

The Springfield Public School district is a large, urban district with over 4,800 employees.  We serve over 26,000 students.  The district has a highly committed staff, a strong school committee, and very supportive community partnerships.

Our Teachers

A large urban center and the third largest district in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, we are committed to developing an educator workforce that reflects the demographic makeup of our students. Committed to the success of all students, we acknowledge the profound additional impact that diverse educators have on students and strive to attract knowledgeable, highly effective and diverse teachers who want to work in a high performing district.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe……

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 011103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O’Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.

Main Phone

413-787-7100