Teacher: Grade 5 Math/Science/Social Studies - Canterbury Street School 2024-2025

Job Description

SUBJECT : Teacher : Grade 5 Math / Science / Social Studies

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, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

10. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Appropriate Massachusetts DESE Licensure in PK-5

2. SEI Endorsement

3. Bachelor's Degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs

2. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.

WORK YEAR : 184 days.

SALARY : Appropriate step on teacher’s salary schedule

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

Position Type : Full-time

Positions Available : 1

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Social Studies : Current Issues

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Social Studies : General

Welcome to Canterbury Street School

Our Focus Statement The entire Canterbury Street School will make a coordinated effort to help students develop and apply strategies and skills needed to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.

This will be accomplished through the use of a small set of common teaching strategies in reading comprehension. We will measure the results by MAP, MCAS, GRADE and DIBELS testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative ActionEmployer / Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness.

TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs.

For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated.

Your MA DESE certification number will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

1. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity?

Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)

2. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship.

Yes / No

3. Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain.

Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)