Teacher - English/Language Arts Gr. 9-12 (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (EMK) seeks an exceptional English Teacher educator who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. Kennedy Academy teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. Kennedy Academy is a Horace Mann In-District Charter High School. It is a college-preparatory and vocational high school for Boston students exploring careers in health and health-related fields. The Academy provides a supportive learning environment that promotes respect and embraces diversity. Students will attain the life skills needed to become productive and positive members of society. Kennedy Academy is an excellent place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as educators. In addition, over the next five years, Kennedy Academy will double in size, add new health career pathways, college courses, work-based learning, and offer graduates access to good-paying careers at Mass General Brigham thanks to Bloomberg Philanthropies' $38 million grant, which marks the largest philanthropic investment in Boston Public Schools history.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor's degree.
Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English at the appropriate grade level or something similar.
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.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
Signed Election Agreement pertaining to working at a Horace Mann In-District Charter School

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
BPS prefers that all core content teachers be certified in their subject area and in one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities and English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).
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.