Teacher: Music - Forest Grove Middle School

Teacher:
Music
- Forest Grove Middle School

Worcester Public Schools Forest Grove Middle School
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Job : 5886113

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

SUBJECT:
Teacher
- Music

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering 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.

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

• 1. MA DESE License
  - Music:
  Vocal/Instrumental/General - ALL
• 2. Bachelor's Degree

• 1. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• 2. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.
• 3. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition
• 4. SEI Endorsement

WORK YEAR: 185 days

SALARY:
Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree with the potential to increase dependent on the highest level of education.

This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.

Position Type: Full-time

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

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher >
Music Education

Our Focus Statement The instructional focus of Forest Grove Middle School is to implement an inclusive, school wide program to develop the skills of our students in the area of reading comprehension to the level of proficiency minimally and advancement optimally.

View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.,

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, 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 fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA
-3020.

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