Cluster Substitute Teacher - [O'Donnell Elementary] - (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of an undergraduate college/university 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 CORI/SORI criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Responsibilities

• Cover teacher absences for ten days or fewer per absence.
• Set ambitious learning goals for all students, create cognitively demanding tasks, and model the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.
• Assess students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and take ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks.
• Demonstrate mastery of and enthusiasm for content area and the pedagogy it requires.
• Convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
• Scaffold and differentiate instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
• Use instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation.
• Build a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
• Actively create and maintain an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
• Engage with families and build collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
• Regularly reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and demonstrate self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Seek to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Benefits

• Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level