What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher: Physical Education (PreK-8, including Alternative) - Systemwide 2025-2026 position at Worcester Public Schools?
SUBJECT: Teacher - Physical Education PreK-8, including Alternative
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.
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, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
10.Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Massachusetts DESE license in Physical Education PreK-8
2. SEI Endorsement
3. BA Degree
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
4. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
5. Experience teaching students who are English language learners
6. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.
7. Candidates who are licensed in another state will be considered if they qualify for the temporary license from DESE (must possess the equivalent license from another state and must have documented proof of working under that license for at least three complete school years). Candidates will need to apply for and pay for the DESE license as a condition of employment.
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: Apply on-line at www.worcesterschools.org
This deadline does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.
Salary : $61,410 - $93,996