The Worcester Public Schools is soliciting applications for an Innovation Pathways Specialist at Burncoat High 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 as well as the school-based coordination of the Innovation Pathways INNOVATION PATHWAYS PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:1)Provide weekly updates on student performance to the Innovation Pathways Assistant Principal2)Conduct targeted recruitment activities in the school building for Innovation Pathways Program3)Monitor attendance at after-school technical courses and work with students to eliminate barriers4)Serve as a liaison between Worcester Technical High School and the high school5)Reach out to core academic subject teachers to create linkages between pathways and the MassCORE6)Coordinate and conduct initiatives such as the annual career fair and exploratory field trips and looks to create new initiatives.7)Coordinate and arrange job interviews job orientations transportation insurance etc. between the student and the employer for Cooperative Education and apprenticeships as well as for related and unrelated employment.8)Create and maintain a smooth and viable relationship between school student and employer by: a)Monitoring students b)Contacting employers frequently by phone or visits c)Recognizing needs and concerns of TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:1)Provide effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques in the area of career and college preparedness.2)Effectively manage the classroom environment3)Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies to increase student learning and confidence to learn.4)Promote 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 andor second language learners.5)Assure equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race color gender age marital status religion gender identity natural origin sexual orientation homelessness or disability.6)Performance of other job-related duties as QUALIFICATIONS: 1)MA DESE licensed at the high school level in core content area2)SEI endorsement3)Evidence of good human relations skills.4)Evidence of educational QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Familiarity in working with businesses consultants resource personnel community groups etc.2) Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs 3) Ability to speak Spanish Vietnamese Albanian Portuguese Arabic or an African : Appropriate step on teachers salary scheduleWORK YEAR: Teacher work year of 185 daysWORK DAY: Teacher work day - periods two through eight of the high school schedule
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Innovation Pathways Specialist - Burncoat High School 2025-26
