The Science Specialists supports the science department by providing materials to schools for an innovative, hands-on, high quality science education program designed to meet the needs of all children in the Springfield Public Schools.  

Job Duties:

1. Coordinate the operation of the Science Resource Center.
2. Receive, inspect, and store science materials as they are delivered to the Science Resource Center.
3. Ensure fulfillment of refurbishment requests for consumable items and teacher's requests for living materials.
4. Facilitate the transfer of science materials to and from the schools.
5. Keep track of inventory and order more supplies when needed.
6. Maintain the orderly storage of science materials.
7. Work with the Director of Science and the District Science ILS in the operation of the Science Resource Center.
8. Work in cooperation with the school site administrators.
9. Cooperatively work with educators and other staff members.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Requires at least 1-2 years of experience in the field.
2. Relevant associates degree required, or educational requirement may be substituted for at least 3 years of experience in relevant field.
3. Highly organized
4. Demonstrates effective and reliable work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and shows a willingness to learn new work skills.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with educators in a friendly and supportive manner.
6. Ability to work as an effective team member in a diverse educational, multicultural environment.
7. Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
8. Skill, ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
9. Skill and ability to access email and internet.
10. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to transportation is required.
11. Familiarity with science materials is helpful.

Reach out to Valerie Williams, the Senior Administrator of Talent and Diversity Development at williamsv@springfieldpublicschools.com.  She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

Nondiscrimination Statement

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.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

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, 01103, 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.