SUBJECT: Teacher: Physical Education - Systemwide Position at Belmont Community School 2025-2026

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.

Position Type: Full-time Salary: $61,410 to $113,833 Per Year Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary Classroom Teacher > Physical Education Welcome to Belmont Street Community School, WPS Systemwide

Our Focus Statement The vision of the Belmont Street Community School is to prepare all students who enter our diverse learning community with the skills, experiences, and standards-based knowledge needed to advance and participate successfully at the next level of their education. MCAS results, reviewed in conjunction with district and classroom progress assessments, will be used to measure student proficiency. Information gathered from data analyses will determine the direction of differentiated instructional practices, allowing all students to reach their highest potential., 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

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)