Teacher: Innovation Pathways - North High School

Teacher:
Innovation Pathways - North High School

Worcester Public Schools, North High School – Worcester, Massachusetts

Job : 5745434

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

The Worcester Public Schools is soliciting applications for an Innovation Pathways Specialist at North High School. This position is accountable for delivering a high-quality instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness, and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards, and the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools, as well as the school-based coordination of the Innovation Pathways program.

• Provide weekly updates on student performance to the Innovation Pathways Assistant Principal
• Conduct targeted recruitment activities in the school building for the Innovation Pathways Program
• Monitor attendance at after-school technical courses and work with students to eliminate barriers
• Serve as a liaison between Worcester Technical High School and North High School
• Reach out to core academic subject teachers to create linkages between pathways and the MassCORE
• Coordinate and conduct initiatives such as the annual career fair and exploratory field trips to create new initiatives
• Coordinate and arrange job interviews, job orientations, transportation, insurance, etc. between students and employers for Cooperative Education, apprenticeships, and related/unrelated employment
• Create and maintain a smooth and viable relationship between school, student, and employer through:
  • Monitoring students
  • Contacting employers frequently by phone or visits
  • Recognizing employers’ needs and concerns

• Provide effective instruction, setting clear learning goals, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques in career and college preparedness
• Effectively manage the classroom environment
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including technologies, to increase student learning and confidence
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity, including implementation of specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, or second language learners
• Assure equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• MA DESE licensed at the high school level in core content area
• SEI endorsement
• Evidence of good human relations skills
• Evidence of educational leadership

• Familiarity working with businesses, consultants, resource personnel, community groups, etc.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Albanian, Portuguese, Arabic, or an African language

• Salary: $61,410 to $113,833 per year, appropriate step on teachers’ salary schedule
• Work year:
  Teacher work year of 185 days
• Work day:
  Teacher work day – periods two through eight of the high school schedule
• Position type:
  Full-time

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status, or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs.