Teacher: Social Studies - Claremont Academy 2025-2026

SUBJECT: TEACHER - SOCIAL STUDIES REPORTS TO: BUUILDING 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 expected to align your teaching to the district and state curriculum; to regularly assess students for learning comprehension and to modify your teaching to ensure that students are learning; to provide a classroom that is conducive to the learning needs of all students, especially students who are learning English and students with disabilities. The Worcester Public Schools is wonderfully diverse and our successful teachers capitalize on this diversity to provide rich learning environments. Being an educator in the Worcester Public Schools will require that you have patience, perseverance, creativity, excellent content knowledge, and a true desire to prepare all students for successful lives. For applicants who are committed to the work of preparing Worcester students to excel in college and beyond, we offer a competitive salary package and participation in federal loan forgiveness programs (more information about these programs is available on our website in the Human Resources section). PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities) 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\or 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's Degree 2. Massachusetts DESE license English 9-12 3. SEI Endorsement PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Teaching experience in the content area 2. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs 3. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language WORK YEAR: 184 days Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree. Potential to increase based on degree level TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions on-line at https://worcesterschools.org/about/employment-opportunities This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment

Salary : $61,410 - $93,996