Teacher - Biology - Burncoat High 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.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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 implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners.
9. Responsible for providing equal educational and employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, gender identity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness.
10. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.
2. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.
3. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.

WORK YEAR:

Teachers’ work year, 184 days

SALARY:

Appropriate step on Teacher's Salary Schedule

Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

2

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Biology

Welcome to Burncoat High School

Our Focus Statement: The Instructional Focus for Burncoat High School is to work to improve all students’ ability to thoroughly and successfully answer open response questions as measured by MCAS, MEPA, and various forms of formative assessment.

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.

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 Teacher's salary.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Application Questions

This employer has requested that ALL applicants answer the following questions. It is highly 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 been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain.
• 2. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? In what capacity?
• 3. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship.