Teacher: Innovation Pathways - South High Community School 2026-2027

Teacher:

Innovation Pathways - South High Community School 2026-2027 Worcester Public Schools South High Community School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in

Google Maps Job Details Job ID:

5732602

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today Starting Date:

Aug 27, 2026 Job Description The Worcester Public Schools is soliciting applications for an Innovation Pathways Specialist at South High Community School. 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 as well as the school-based coordination of the Innovation Pathways program.

PRINCIPAL INNOVATION PATHWAYS PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Provide weekly updates on student performance to the Innovation Pathways Assistant Principal 2) Conduct targeted recruitment activities in the school building for Innovation Pathways Program 3) Monitor attendance at after-school technical courses and work with students to eliminate barriers 4) Serve as a liaison between Worcester Technical High School and the high school 5) Reach out to core academic subject teachers to create linkages between pathways and the MassCORE 6) Coordinate and conduct initiatives such as the annual career fair and exploratory field trips and looks to create new initiatives. 7) Coordinate and arrange job interviews, job orientations, transportation, insurance, etc. between the student and the employer for Cooperative Education, and apprenticeships, as well as for related and unrelated employment. 8) Create and maintain a smooth and viable relationship between school, student and employer by: a)Monitoring students b)Contacting employers frequently by phone or visits c)Recognizing needs and concerns of employers.

PRINCIPAL TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Provide effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques in the area of career and college preparedness. 2) Effectively manage the classroom environment 3) Use innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn. 4) Promote 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. 5) Assure equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability. 6) Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1) MA DESE licensed at the high school level in core content area 2) SEI endorsement 3) Evidence of good human relations skills. 4) Evidence of educational leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1) Familiarity in working with businesses, consultants, resource personnel, community groups, etc. 2) Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs 3) Ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Albanian, Portuguese, Arabic or an African Language.

SALARY:

Appropriate step on teachers' salary schedule

WORK YEAR

Teacher work year of 185 days

WORK DAY

Teacher work day - periods two through eight of the high school schedule

Position Type:

Full-time Salary:

$61,410 to $113,833

Per Year Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Business Education Welcome to South High Community School Our Focus Statement

SCHOOL FOCUS

CREATING

STRATEGIC WRITERS A

school-wide effort has begun to have all South High Community School students become strategic writers who show measurable growth in their ability to answer open-response questions effectively through the use of various writing strategies all teachers use in their content areas, as measured by open response scores on MCAS exams, internal assessments, student work and the use of citywide rubrics. View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school. Equal Opportunity Employer The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, 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 full range 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 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

PLEASE NOTE

FOR

ALL POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE A MA DESE LICENSE, PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR LICENSE NUMBER OR VISIBILITY TO YOUR LICENSE. IF THAT INFORMATION IS NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLICENSED.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Haley Hathaway , Administrative Assistant 20 Irving Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01609

Phone:

508-799-3174

Email:

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