Teacher: Assessment Specialist - North High School 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Bloomingdale (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal loan forgiveness programs

Competitive salary package

Job summary

The Worcester Public Schools North High School in Worcester, MA is seeking an Assessment Specialist Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires delivering rigorous instruction, aligning with curriculum, and regularly assessing student learning to ensure progress.

Required MA DESE license (5-12), SEI Endorsement, and a BA degree. The position offers a competitive salary and participation in federal loan forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license in any Content Area 5-12.
• SEI Endorsement.
• BA degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality instruction aligned to district and state curriculum.
• Regularly assess students for learning and adjust teaching to ensure understanding.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students including English learners and students with disabilities.
• Use innovative approaches and technologies to increase student learning and equity.

Education

Massachusetts DESE license (Content Area 5-12)

BA degree

Job description

Teacher: Assessment Specialist - North High School 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919093

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO: BUUILDING 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

• 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 learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners.
• 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.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts DESE license in any Content Area 5-12
• SEI Endorsement
• BA degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience in the content area
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language
• Experience teaching students who are English language learners
• Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.
• 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: 185 days

SALARY: 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 $91,240 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Welcome to North High School

Our Focus StatementOur school-wide focus will enable North High students to improve the organizational, critical thinking and language skills essential to effectively respond to the variety of writing prompts and multi-step problems across all curriculum areas. Progress in this endeavor will be measured by specifically targeted improvements in the scores of various student subgroups on MAP, MCAS, SAT and Advanced Placement examinations.View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

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

• Edward Walker , Principal
• 150 Harrington Way
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.