Teacher: Primary

Job Description

Subject: TEACHER - PRIMARY

Reports To: Building Principal

As a teacher in the Worcester Public Schools you will be expected to provide rigorous instruction to the diverse population of students in your classroom. You will be required to align your teaching to the district and state curriculum, regularly assess students for learning comprehension and modify instruction to ensure learning; provide a classroom conducive to the needs of all students, especially ELL and students with disabilities.

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
• Mentor students’ understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• Manage classroom environment effectively.
• Provide effective instruction, including clear learning goals, appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity, ensuring equitable opportunities for student learning, including for students with special needs, 504 plans, and second language learners.
• Assure equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Massachusetts DESE license Elementary 1-6.
• SEI Endorsement.

• Teaching experience in the content area.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African language.

Work Year: 185 days

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,410 to $91,240 Per Year

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.

Citizenship, Residency or Work Visa Required