Teacher: School Adjustment Counselor - Forest Grove Middle School 2024-2025

SUBJECT: TEACHER - SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

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, 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 license in School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor - Grades: All levels

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.Experience teaching students who are English language learners

5.Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.

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 does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.