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Long Term Substitute: Primary Teacher - Norrback Avenue School 2026
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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$75,368 / year median in Massachusetts
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Long Term Substitute:
Primary Teacher - Norrback Avenue School 2026 Worcester Public Schools - 3.6 Worcester, MA Job Details Full-time Up to $55 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Loan forgiveness Qualifications Bachelor's degreeFull Job Description SUBJECT:
Teacher:
Long Term Substitute - Primary TeacherREPORTS TO
Building PrincipalThis vacancy is for a leave of absence scheduled from 8/27/26-11/23/26. Should this leave extend or another leave require coverage, the successful candidate may be offered the opportunity for continued employment.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).
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. Bachelor's DegreePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Massachusetts DESE license in ElementaryK-62. SEI
Endorsement 3. Teaching experience in the content area4. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs5. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language. 6. Experience teaching students who are English language learners7. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.8. 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
185 daysSALARY:
$55.32/hour ($331.95/day)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.Benefits
- Dental Insurance