Teacher - Biology, Gr. 9-12 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

12h

About The Position

Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA) is seeking an extraordinary Biology Teacher excited to be an educator in an innovative BDEA program (BDEA 2.0) designed specifically for young men of color who have been underserved/discouraged in traditional schools, and who are disenfranchised from even the possibility of graduation. BDEA is an innovative public high school whose mission is to serve students who are overage for grade level, all of whom have experienced interruptions to their education. We are looking for educators eager to challenge the norm, to assist a committed team in building a new pathway for the city’s most marginalized students, and to embrace with us the following mission statement, core values and guiding principles for instruction. All employees of the school are expected to uphold the mission of the school to build a consistent, unified, anti-racist, inclusive community that stimulates greater student agency, engagement, and academic achievement BDEA 2.0 Mission Statement: We are a student-led community. We collaborate to create meaningful learning experiences that give us the freedom to grow academically, develop agency, learn about ourselves, and acquire the skills to achieve our vision for the future. Core Values: In our community, consistently We have each other’s back We are authentic and open with each other We value transparency, integrity, and trust We demonstrate mutual respect We challenge mediocrity by setting high expectation for ourselves We honor self-growth and development We hold each other accountable We inspire and motivate each other We build responsibility and independence through collaboration and shared leadership We acknowledge the historical and present racial, cultural, and economic discrimination all around us, and we commit to leading change in creating equity. We help each other navigate and thrive in the world We promote versatility and adaptability Guiding principles: To provide students with relevant and engaging learning and life skills experiences, we will consistently provide: Relevant curriculum and “learning that sticks” Out-of-school learning opportunities A balance between self-paced and social learning An environment that understands that relationships are central and integrated with student supports Varied opportunities to meet competency assessments, i.e., service learning, project-based learning, internships. A community that supports learning as transparent and consistent Opportunities to build student agency, leadership, empowerment, self-knowledge, and vision for the future A consistent expectation that all staff meet students where they are (emotionally, academically) BDEA staff must demonstrate a commitment to working with urban youth and have a track record of working successfully with students who have faced ongoing academic and personal challenges. BDEA staff are expected to build strong relationships with students and provide consistent support through academic classes, enrichment activities, and a daily Crew.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree.
Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Biology at the appropriate grade level and SEI endorsement or dual certification in ESL.
Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to NCLB.
Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
Comfortable with a workshop and/or coaching approach to instruction
Interact with all students with respect and care
Be student/learning-centered and committed to coaching students towards success
Commitment to designing and implementing a competency based curriculum
Be able to assess student competence using a variety of assessments
Create a learning environment that supports student agency, collaboration, peer engagement, and creative discourse
Have the ability to teach to multiple learning styles using a variety of methods
Have a commitment to working with the families of our students
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

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.
In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).
Masters Degree
Have dual certification in Special Education and/or ESL
Prior work or volunteer experience with non-traditional students in an alternative setting
Experience with any of the following: project-based learning, portfolio assessment, competency-based education, cooperative group work, integration of technology and cross-disciplinary learning, expeditionary learning, alternative assessments, and integrating school-to-career experiences into the curriculum
A strong commitment to supporting reading, writing and problem solving across the curriculum

Responsibilities

Teach project-based, interdisciplinary units of study using a competency based assessment model.
Co-lead an advisory (crew) of up to 17 students.
Create and maintain accurate record keeping of student academic progress and attendance on all data systems, e.g., PowerSchool and BDEA Connects (Salesforce platform).
Collaborate with other teaching staff to develop interdisciplinary and project-based curricula and alternative assessments such as portfolios and exhibitions.
Assist with the development and implementation of individual student learning plans including special education plans (IEPs and 504s).
Participate in the development of student exhibitions for both academic and career readiness competencies, Portfolio Reviews, and other community and all-school events.
Participate in weekly program-specific and all-school meetings.
Participate in all professional development and curriculum planning activities.
Support and coach students to obtain passing or better score on the MCAS and other required assessments.
Assist in developing independent projects for students in the blended and learning lab program.
Perform other related duties to assure a continued safe, supportive school culture and climate