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A great workplace combines exceptional people with the opportunity to serve others.
SPS serves nearly 10,000 students from across our community, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about education and have a desire to serve. If this describes you, we invite you to browse current openings and consider becoming a part of the SPS community.
Springfield Public Schools is committed to recruiting and cultivating exceptional talent to serve in the education of our community. Our commitment to our employees extends beyond the classroom to include professional development opportunities, training and achievement recognition.
The Human Resources Department serves more than 1,700 Springfield Public Schools employees, including:
- Administrators (principals, district leadership, managers, supervisors and confidential secretaries).
- Licensed teaching staff (teachers, counselors, nurses, school psychologists, speech therapist).
- Classified staff (custodial, educational assistants, maintenance, nutrition services, office staff, and transportation).
- Substitute employees (licensed and classified).
Learn more about how to join our team and make a difference for the students of Springfield.
Career Opportunities at SPS
Join the team making a difference, one student at a time.
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Meet Our People
Robin Erickson
Teacher, AVID Coordinator, and Cheer Coach at THS
18 years working at SPS
"I didn't set out to be an educator, although the importance of education and learning was instilled in me at a young age. I earned my degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon and intended to go into industry, but I was busy dancing competitively in college and did not set myself up for success. After graduation, I got a job for a custodial service. I was cleaning a bathroom in a Peace Health building when I heard an ad on the radio that you could earn your Master's degree and teaching credential in one year through the UO. One of my student teaching placements was at Thurston with Kevin Rowan...17 years later I am teaching in the same classroom. I am confident I became a Colt because of him. My favorite thing about working at Thurston is the staff. They are simply amazing, compassionate, dedicated, smart, funny, innovative experts in their fields."
David Frost
Department Lead and Social Studies Teacher at SHS
17+ years working at SPS
"I am the youngest of 12 children and I am uncle to over 75 nephews and nieces. I am married to Betsy who works for our HR Department and we have two adult children, a son and a daughter. I started out as an alternative education teacher in 1995 through a non-profit organization, and worked as a social studies and math teacher in Drain, 1996-2007. I came to Springfield High School in 2007, because it was my dream job—I always wanted to work in a school with a diverse population and work at a comprehensive high school. My job as a civics teacher is to remind students of both their rights and responsibilities as members of this great democracy. My hope is to get as many students who are eligible to register to vote and to run a school-wide mock election where students can practice voting and expressing their views."
Mary Morrison
Assistant Driver Trainer, Transportation Department
2+ years working at SPS
"I grew-up in North Bend, Oregon. I came to Springfield Public Schools by way of Lincoln County School District where I began my career in Transportation. I chose to be a school bus driver so I could have flexibility with my schedule with an active young family. As my children are growing, I am able to expand my knowledge of the Transportation industry beyond driving; I have been an educational assistant for other drivers and am now a full time Assistant Driver Trainer. I am proud to say I have completed courses with the National Association for Pupil Transportation and I am now a Certified Pupil Transportation Specialist. I am focusing on helping my teammates prepare for the upcoming year by passing along knowledge I have gained from classes and conferences. SPS is a fantastic place to work! Excellent people, training, and benefits."
Omar Mendez-Canchola
Bilingual ELD EA at Yolanda Elementary School
3+ years working at SPS
"I grew-up in Springfield. Out of high school, I planned to become a nurse, and I worked hard to get into LCC’s program. I started working with elementary students in our community through Willamalane’s Kids Club. I worked as a staff member and lead for the Kids Club at Yolanda for about 3-4 years. I poured my heart into giving our students the best experience I could and built myself a small name in our Yolanda community. The whole time I worked at Yolanda, I knew my heart was in education. I realized how important it is to have diverse teachers. When an opening arose, Principal Kari Isham encouraged me to apply—the rest is history. SPS has been accommodating to my needs as a student as I work through school towards my teaching program. They’ve also helped pay for school and connected me to scholarships such as Pathways. "
Our Benefits
Whether it's affordable healthcare options for employees and their families, the access to beneficial retirement programs, paid time off,
or the professional development offerings, Springfield Public Schools employment goes beyond just a paycheck.
Pathways in Education Program
The Lane Education Service District Pathways Program provides scholars with tuition scholarships ranging between
$2,500 and $15,000 to attend Bushnell University, University of Oregon, Pacific University, or Lane Community College.
In addition, scholars receive personalized academic support throughout the program, from application to licensure.
Technical Assistance for New Employees
Human Resources Team
Dustin Reese
Director of Human Resources
Lydia Fabian
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Ryan Williams
HR Technician
Linda Bridges
Administrative Secretary