Job Description

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

The Syracuse City School District is launching Elevate 3-1-5, an initiative designed to strengthen teaching and learning through personalized instruction, aligned professional development, and purposeful use of data to ensure every student experiences academic growth while attending to the whole child.

We are seeking dedicated and mission-driven ELA, Math, Science, Special Education, and English as a New Language teachers who are committed to helping all students thrive through high-quality, student-centered instruction. This is an opportunity to be part of a team working to transform learning experiences in schools designated for elevated support.

POSITION TITLE: Spanish Language Acquisition Teacher

LOCATION Seymour Dual Language Academy

WHO YOU ARE:

You are an educator who believes deeply in:

• Each student’s ability to grow
• Each student’s potential—not limits—and you design learning experiences that help students reach new heights
• Continuous learning and improvement
• The importance of feedback, collaboration, and innovative practices. You are reflective, curious, and growth-oriented
• The power of data to personalize learning
• Data-driven instruction You believe in data-informed decision-making, using multiple measures to drive instruction, monitor progress, and ensure equitable outcomes for all students
• A commitment to tiered systems of support, ensuring every student receives the right level of instruction, intervention, and enrichment to succeed.

EQUITY AND BELONGING

You design inclusive, culturally responsive instruction that reflects and affirms students’ identities

You maintain high expectations and provide the necessary support for every student to meet them

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid NYS teaching certification in your content area or actively pursuing certification
• Preference for teachers with 2+ years of teaching experience, though early-career educators who demonstrate strong commitment to growth are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated success using data to adjust instruction
• Strong collaboration skills and commitment to professional learning

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Deliver Rigorous, Personalized Instruction

• Provide standards-aligned instruction rooted in personalized learning practices
• Tailor lessons, small-group instruction, and interventions based on student data
• Maintain high expectations while adapting strategies to support diverse learners

2. Engage in Ongoing Professional Growth

• Teachers will participate in a combined 2 hours per week of professional development and collaborative planning focused on:
• Personalized learning practices
• Data analysis and targeted instructional planning
• Continuous improvement cycles
• Instructional strategies aligned to Elevate 315 priorities

3. Analyze and Use Data to Drive Instruction

• Review data from formative assessments, student work, and progress monitoring tools
• Identify trends, strengths, and needs to inform instructional decisions
• Engage in regular reflection to refine and strengthen practice

4. Collaborate with Colleagues and Leadership

• Work closely with grade-level teams, instructional coaches, and administrators
• Participate in collaborative planning and coaching cycles
• Share insights, ideas, and best practices to strengthen collective impact

5. Foster a Positive, Inclusive Classroom Culture

• Build relationships rooted in respect, trust, and high expectations
• Promote student agency and ownership of learning
• Create a classroom environment where all students feel safe, capable, and supported

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY UNIQUE

Teachers in Elevate 3-1-5 schools become part of a mission-driven community focused on:

• Growing every student—academically, socially, and emotionally
• Strengthening instructional excellence through aligned supports
• Purposeful collaboration built on trust
• Clear, consistent professional learning pathways
• A shared belief that every child can succeed with the right instruction and care
• Creating a school culture that places student learning at the center of every decision and supports educators through meaningful, aligned systems of development.

JOIN US

If you are passionate about empowering students, committed to refining your instructional practice, and ready to be part of a team dedicated to deep, meaningful learning—we invite you to apply.

Together, we can elevate teaching and learning for every student, every day, across Syracuse.

SALARY/SALARY RANGE

• Compensation is based on qualifications and experience in accordance with the Unit 1 contractual agreement and ranges from $59,499-$102,037 for the 2026-2027 school year.
  *Any non-certified long-term substitute will be paid $53,000.
• Teachers may also have the opportunity to participate in our Summer School Programs, which are compensated at an hourly rate of $45.00.