Teacher - General Science, Gr. 7 (Required SEI Endorsement) (Repost) (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Boston Green Academy, an innovative “in-district” charter school within the Boston Public Schools, is seeking to hire a committed, skilled and inspiring Assistant Head of School (Upper Grades). Boston Green Academy welcomes diverse students of all abilities, educates and empowers them to succeed in college and career, and prepares them to lead in the sustainability of our community and world. Located in Brighton, BGA serves almost 500 diverse and amazing students in grades 7-12 from all over the City of Boston. To learn more about our school community, please visit www.bostongreenacademy.org Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Science 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

• Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in General Science at the appropriate grade level.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Either SEI Endorsement OR dual certification in ESL.
• Degree in a relevant science field and/or Education
• 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)).

Responsibilities

• Teach: General Science in an SEI setting
• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that incorporates state curricular frameworks that demonstrates an understanding of the nature of science and how to develop this understanding in all students.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using the appropriate curriculum as identified by district Science Department.
• Implement research-based district curriculum that challenges students to use scientific inquiry in their learning of science concepts.
• Develop students' capacity to see science as a way of thinking and investigating.
• Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees