Turnaround: Teacher - Vocational Tech [Auto Body Repair] (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be vacant by 06/26/2026. The current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Hire confirmation is contingent upon the position becoming vacant, and the start date may be as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year. This school is designated as underperforming or chronically underperforming by the State of Massachusetts. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Vocational Tech [Auto body repair] Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join its community. This is an opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. BPS teachers and leaders are committed to high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap. BPS supports creativity and innovation, and respects teachers' skills and abilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent
Five years of full-time employment experience directly related to automotive collision repair & refinishing
Possession of current Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) certification in at least two areas of automotive collision repair & refinishing (one of the areas must be painting/refinishing)
Ability to earn a Massachusetts Vocational Tech Teaching License in the appropriate subject (9-14) by achieving a passing score on the subject-specific written and performance exams and achieving a passing score on one of the literacy skills MTELs.
Ability to earn Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools.
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools and/or an industry setting
Has OSHA-10 certification or is willing to earn it
Possesses industry-recognized credentials that are part of the curriculum and the ability to train students to earn those credentials
Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
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

Provide a vocational technical course of study that is aligned to state curriculum frameworks and meets the learning needs of the students.
Maintain a safe learning environment.
Be in alignment with vocational technical skills and content embodied in the school's curriculum map to achieve equitable student outcomes.
Earn and/or maintain all required licensure.