Job Description : Turnaround Teacher - Elementary, Gr. 4 (SEI Endorsement Required) (Long Term Substitute) (SY25-26)
Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary Teacher with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders.
This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming by the State of Massachusetts. The teacher will be responsible for teaching Elementary students in an SEI setting.
Responsibilities
- Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
- Implement district learning goals and objectives using district-supported curriculum as outlined in the District Curriculum Universal Accommodation Plan.
- Create developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners' needs through structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions.
- Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum.
- Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.
Core Competencies
Accountability for Student Achievement : Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.Communicating Content Knowledge : Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires.Equitable & Effective Instruction : Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work.Cultural Proficiency : Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.Parent / Family Engagement : Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.Professional Reflection & Collaboration : Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.Qualifications - Required
Education : Hold a Bachelor's degree.Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6.Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.Qualifications - Preferred
Experience teaching in urban schools.Degree in Education.Hold an SEI endorsement or a dual certification in ESL.BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, disability, homelessness, sex / gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status.
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