Teacher - Visual Art, Gr. 7-12 (Long-Term Substitute)(SY24-25)

Boston Public Schools • Roxbury, MA

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About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Visual Art Teacher 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 for Visual Art at the appropriate level.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• Certification in Moderate Disabilities or English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Responsibilities

• Teach: Visual Art
• Set ambitious learning goals for all students, create cognitively demanding tasks, and model the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.
• Assess students' understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and take ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks.
• Demonstrate mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires.
• Convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
• Scaffold and differentiate instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
• Build a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
• Engage with families and build collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
• Regularly reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and demonstrate self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Benefits

• Salary and compensation information available on the Boston Public Schools website.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees