Teacher: AVID - South High Community School 2026-2027

Teacher: AVID - South High Community School 2026-2027 Worcester Public Schools South High Community School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026 Job Description Subject: Teacher – AVID Reports To: Building Principal Accountability Objective: These positions are 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 Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content. Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction. Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate. Responsible for effective management of classroom environment. Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques. Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn. Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student earning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and or second language learners. 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. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications MA DESE Teacher Certification in a Content Area grades 5-12 Bachelor’s Degree SEI Endorsement Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language. Work Year: 185 days Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree. Potential to increase based on degree level. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $61,410 to $113,833 Per Year Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts, Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions on-line at This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment. Welcome to South High Community School Our Focus Statement: 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, View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Olga Papadopoulos, Acting Principal 170 Apricot Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01603 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education