<p>SUBJECT: Teacher: Physical Education (PreK-12 Adaptive PE) Systemwide (Acting One-Year) 2025-2026</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Education</p> <p>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.</p> <p>PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities)</p> <ol> <li> <p>Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for mentoring students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li></ol> <p>10.Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.</p> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ol> <li>Massachusetts DESE license in Physical Education PreK-12 </li><li>SEI Endorsement </li><li>BA Degree </li></ol> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ol> <li>Teaching experience in the content area </li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs </li><li>Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language </li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs </li><li>Experience teaching students who are English language learners </li><li>Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition. </li><li>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. </li></ol> <p>WORK YEAR: 185 days</p> <p>Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree. Potential to increase based on degree level</p> <p>TO APPLY: Apply on-line at www.worcesterschools.org</p> <p>This deadline does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.</p>