Job Description
Boston Public Schools
BPS seeks an exceptional Cluster Substitute Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement equal access to high levels of instruction the achievement of academic proficiency for all students and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.
Cluster Substitute Teachers are those teachers assigned to a single school to cover teacher absences for ten days or fewer per absence. Assignments at the school may be subject to change daily.
Reports to PrincipalHead of School of the school.
Required Teacher Competencies
Accountability for Student Achievement II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work II-D-2. High Expectations I-B-2. Adjustments to Practice
Sets ambitious learning goals for all students creates cognitively demanding tasks and models the belief that that all students can master challenging material through effective effort
Assesses students' understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks
Passionate and optimistic about their students their content and the teaching profession
Communicating Content KnowledgeI-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons
Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for content area and the pedagogy it requires
Demonstrates understanding for how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
Equitable & Effective Instruction II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs II-A-2. Student Engagement II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment
Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge motivate and engage all students and facilitate equitable active student participation
Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
Cultural Proficiency II-C-1. Respects Differences II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment
Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students' diverse backgrounds identities strengths and challenges are respected
ParentFamily Engagement III-A-1. ParentFamily Engagement
Engages with families and builds collaborative respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
Professional Reflection & Collaboration IV-A-1. Reflective Practice IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration
Regularly reflects on practice seeks and responds to feedback and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.
Qualifications - Required
Education Minimum of an undergraduate collegeuniversity degree.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
Successfully complete a screening interview with the BPS Office of Human Resources.
Pass a CORISORI criminal background check.
Qualifications - Preferred
Massachusetts Teaching License in assigned content and grade level including SEI Endorsement if applicable.
Experience in a school or community setting working with children or young adults.
Experience teaching in urban schools.
BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom school and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS official languages Spanish Creole Cape Verdean Creole Haitian Chinese Vietnamese Portuguese & Somali.
Terms
BTU Substitute Group 2
Please refer towww.bostonpublicschools.orgohrunder Employee Benefits and Policies for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and GradeStep.
The start and end times of BPS schools vary as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time ELT agreement.
The Boston Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate on the basis of race color age criminal record physical or mental disability pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions homelessness sexgender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics natural or protective hairstyle military status immigration status English language proficiency or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn.
If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process please contact the Accommodations Unit ataccommodationsbostonpublicschools.org.