Teacher - SLIFE Native Literacy [Spanish] Gr. 9-12 (Long-Term Substitute) (SY25-26)
This is a teaching position in a classroom for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). This position is a Native Literacy teaching position, meaning candidates must be bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and hold licensure in the appropriate content area.
Students will receive instruction in their native language while students in the SLIFE Multilingual program are from various linguistic backgrounds. Students receive intensive literacy instruction in their native language, and age-appropriate core content instruction in their native language.
Reports to : Principal
Responsibilities
- Teach : High Intensive Literacy in a SLIFE Native Literacy setting
- Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
- Implement district learning goals and objectives using TERC Math Investigations Curriculum and Readers and Writers Workshop Model.
- 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 AchievementSets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effortAssesses students' understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacksPassionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching professionCommunicating Content KnowledgeDemonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requiresDemonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standardsCan convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standardsEquitable & Effective InstructionScaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic workUses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participationBuilds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class communityCultural ProficiencyActively creates and maintains an environment in which students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respectedParent / Family EngagementEngages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learningProfessional Reflection & CollaborationRegularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and developmentSeeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.Qualifications - Required :
Education : Hold a Bachelor's degree.Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in appropriate grade level.Complete state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified according to NCLB.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 :
Preferred qualification for our SLIFE Native Language Literacy teacher is a Bilingual Educator Endorsement (BEE) in Spanish.Experience teaching in urban schools.Spanish Language Fluency PreferredDegree in EducationHold a Bilingual Education Endorsement.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 (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex / gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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