Teacher: Library Media - Claremont Academy 2026-2027

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

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools seeks a Library Media teacher for Claremont Academy for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes rigorous instruction, alignment with district and state curricula, and ongoing assessment to meet diverse learners, including English learners and students with disabilities.

Salary is competitive with 185-school-year days. Applicants must hold MA DESE License in Library Media and SEI Endorsement, with a BA degree required.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE License in Library Media - All Levels.
• SEI Endorsement.
• BA degree.

Responsibilities

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content and standards.
• Plan effectively and assess curriculum and instruction.
• Mentor students and adjust instruction based on their needs.
• Maintain an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Deliver clear learning goals and use effective instruction and questioning techniques.
• Incorporate innovative approaches and technology to enhance learning.
• Maintain high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Promote equity and diversity in learning opportunities.
• Ensure equal educational opportunity for all students regardless of background.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Massachusetts DESE License in Library Media - All Levels

SEI Endorsement

BA degree

Job description

Teacher: Library Media - Claremont Academy 2026-2027

Job Description

PLEASE READ: FOR ALL POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE A MA DESE LICENSE, PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR LICENSE NUMBER OR VISIBILITY TO YOUR LICENSE. IF THAT INFORMATION IS NOT INCLUDED OR EASILY ACCESSIBLE, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLICENSED.

The Worcester Public Schools is soliciting applications for Library Media teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.

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, 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 Library Media- 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.
6. 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 scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree. Potential to increase based on degree level

Job Details

Full-time

$61,140 to $91,240 Per Year

Welcome to Claremont Academy

Our Focus StatementAt Claremont Academy, all students will show growth in their ability to read, write, and problem solve through the use of school wide literacy based instruction as measured by MCAS, MEPA, and various forms of formative assessment.

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

• Christopher LaBreck , Principal
• 15 Claremont Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
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