Teacher - Theater, Gr. K-8 (Reposted Position) (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be filled by the start of the school year. However, the current incumbent has the right to withdraw their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the expected vacancy date. Hiring is contingent upon the position becoming vacant, and the selected candidate may begin the school year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become available by the start of the school year. Orchard Gardens is a K-8 Pilot School located in Roxbury, with a strong focus on academics and arts, and a commitment to growth as a Transformation School. We are seeking educators who bring expertise, innovation, and a collaborative spirit to enhance student outcomes within the OGPS community. Our goals include strengthening purposeful learning, student leadership, and inclusive classrooms built on meaningful relationships among students, staff, and families. Our PRIDE values (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Daring, and Excellence) guide our collective efforts to ensure every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to succeed. Boston Public Schools (BPS) is looking for an exceptional and highly qualified Theater Teacher to join our community of educators, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who want to make a difference. BPS teachers and leaders are dedicated to a vision of high expectations for achievement, equitable access to quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap among student subgroups. BPS is an ideal workplace for those who seek an environment that supports creativity and innovation, and values their skills and abilities as educators.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Theater, all levels.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Theater
• Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess:
• Accountability for Student Achievement (II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2. High Expectations, I-B-2. Adjustments to Practice)
• Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort
• Assesses students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks
• Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession
• Communicating Content Knowledge (I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons)
• Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
• Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
• Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
• Equitable & Effective Instruction (II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment)
• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation
• Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
• Cultural Proficiency (II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment)
• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected
• Parent/Family Engagement (III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)
• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration (IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration)
• Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Benefits

• Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
• The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities.
• BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn.
• If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level