Teacher: Social Studies

Job Title

Teacher - Social Studies

Building Principal

These positions are accountable for assuming the responsibility 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.

• Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.
• Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.
• Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student earning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners.
• Responsible for providing equal educational and employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, gender identity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness.
• Performance of other job‑related duties as assigned.

• DESE Licensure in History 5‑12
• Bachelor’s Degree
• SEI Endorsement

• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language

185 days

Appropriate step on Teacher's Salary Schedule

Full‑time

• Classroom Teacher >
  Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher >
  Social Studies: US History
• Classroom Teacher >
  Social Studies:
  World History

Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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, veteran status, or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.