Turnaround: Teacher - Chemistry, Gr. 9-12 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

14h

About The Position

This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or 5) by the State of Massachusetts. Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional Chemistry Teacher with an SEI endorsement 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.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor's degree.
Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Chemistry at the appropriate grade level AND either 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 BPS as outlined above.
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.