Teacher - Media Arts/Instructional Technology, Gr. 9-12 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks a Media Arts/Instructional Technology Teacher for Boston Green Academy, an innovative in-district charter school in Brighton serving students in grades 7–12. The school is committed to preparing students for college and 21st-century careers and to developing leaders in community and global sustainability. The position is a long-term substitute assignment expected to run from December 7, 2026, through June 11, 2027. Substitute teachers are hired per diem and begin at the per diem rate of pay, including when assigned to long-term positions. The teacher will provide elective classes and learning experiences for students in grades 7–12 in BGA’s studios, which include video and audio production equipment, 3D printers, laser and vinyl cutters, and a recording studio. The teacher will teach five sections across the day, plus Advisory, and support the technology, provide and receive professional development, and lead innovation and development of the studio space and course offerings. The role calls for an educator committed to student achievement, inclusive instruction, and BGA’s green and sustainable school mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Instructional Technology (All Levels).
Meet state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified according to NCLB.
Ability to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching described in the posting.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
Fluency in one of BPS’ official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
For core content teachers, BPS prefers certification in the subject area and in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s).

Responsibilities

Teach Instructional Technology (Computers) and media arts electives to students in grades 7–12.
Teach five class sections across the school day and lead Advisory.
Support the technology and equipment in the BGA studios.
Provide and receive professional development.
Lead innovation and development of the studio space and course offerings.
Set ambitious learning goals, assess student understanding, and adjust instruction to help students meet those goals.
Design well-structured, engaging instruction that connects subject matter to real-world settings and relevant standards.
Differentiate and scaffold instruction so students can participate in rigorous academic work in an equitable and safe learning environment.
Respect students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges, and build a classroom community where students are valued.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
Reflect on teaching practice, respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative professional learning community.
Embrace BGA’s green and sustainable mission in classes and school-wide activities.
Serve all students, including English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities, in a maximum inclusion setting.