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BPS ACTT Science Content Methods Instructor and Mentor

Employer
Boston Public Schools
Location
Boston, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

***STIPEND OPPORTUNITY

SCHOOL YEAR : 2018-2019

POSITION TITLE: BPS ACTT Science Content Methods Instructor and Mentor

The BPS Accelerated Community to Teacher (ACTT) Program is seeking an exceptional Science educator to teach and mentor aspiring science teachers accepted into the 2020 ACTT Cohort.

BACKGROUND:
The Boston Public Schools' Office of Human Capital (OHC) is dedicated to providing an effective teacher in every classroom and an effective leader in every school, every day. The goals of the OHC's Diversity Programs are aligned to support the district's investment in human capital by developing programs and initiatives that enable the district to recruit, retain and promote a workforce reflective of the racial, cultural and linguistic diversity of Boston Public School students. The OHC's Diversity Programs use two strategies - workforce pipeline development (both internal and external) and workforce retention - to cultivate and retain the district's diverse and talented workforce.

The Boston Public Schools' Accelerated Community to Teacher (ACTT) Program is part of an overarching strategy to increase and improve the diversity of exemplary teachers in the district's teacher pipeline. The ACTT Program prepares racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse educators to become teachers with a preliminary license in Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; or Middle/High School Math, Science, or English/Humanities.
ACTT participants develop their teaching skills in a cohort and learn from highly-skilled teachers and community partners through a rigorous, interactive hands-on experience. Participants are required to prepare a competency-based portfolio and participate in a pre-practicum and full-practicum experience. Program faculty use each participant's learning portfolio, classroom participation, and mentor teacher feedback from their teaching experiences to determine a candidate's readiness for a full-time teaching role and eligibility to earn up to 6 graduate credits from UMASS Boston.
The program will be delivered on select Saturdays from 9am - 3pm, September, 2018 - June , 2019.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • Collaborate as a team member with the ACTT Instructional, Mentoring, and Design Teams to support ACTT program goals. This may include attending additional planning meetings.
  • Implement ACTT Program learning goals and objectives, in alignment with the MA Educator Evaluation Rubric.
  • Plan and implement small group instruction for 6 ACTT cohort members who aspire to become science teachers in BPS. Instruction is based on the needs of cohort members to pass high school or middle school science MTELs and learn content focused instructional practices for a science classroom. Instructional practices include teaching reading and writing, lesson planning, classroom discourse, assessment and grading (October - February).
  • Establish and maintain a trusting, confidential, professional relationship with 6 cohort members. Provide ongoing quality feedback on all assignments and offer direct mentorship to cohort members, and maintaining grades in an online gradebook.
  • Provide support and feedback for 6 cohort members during and after their teaching practicum (April - May). Visit practicum sites and/or review teaching videos.
  • Assist with design and delivery of large and small group instruction for general teaching theory and practice (March - June). This includes classroom management and culture, teaching all learners, family engagement, using data to inform instruction,and culturally responsive teaching among others.
  • Attend Saturday sessions 2-3 times/month (specific dates will be provided).
  • Participate in the recruitment and selection of the 2020 ACTT cohort

CORE COMPETENCIES: Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Capital has identified priority skills and abilities that ALL BPS Educators should possess:
  1. 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 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
  1. Communicating Content Knowledge
(I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons)
  • Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for content area and the pedagogy it requires
  • Demonstrates understanding for 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
  1. Equitable and 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
  1. Cultural Proficiency
(II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains Respectful Environment)
  • Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected
  1. Parent/Family Engagement
(III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)
  • Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
  1. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS--REQUIRED:
  • Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree.
  • Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in General Science (5-8) and/or Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (8-12).
  • Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
  • Meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Communicate digitally using the BPS email system, Google Drive, and other digital resources
  • Demonstrate commitment to diversity, closing the achievement gap, and ensuring all students have access to the highest quality instruction
  • Possess mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with a team, fostering collaboration and growth
  • Expertise in designing and implementing standards-based instruction
  • Commitment to professional growth and learning
  • Experience facilitating and building relationships with adult learners
  • Desire to help aspiring science teachers track their progress against standards for teaching proficiency by engaging in conversations about their practice, providing objective and ongoing feedback, and using evidence of classroom practice and student learning to improve their practice.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
QUALIFICATIONS--PREFERRED:
  • Experience teaching in urban schools
  • Hold multiple Massachusetts teaching certifications in for science
  • Hold either a Massachusetts ESL License at the appropriate level or SEI Endorsement
  • Hold a Masters degree in Education
  • National Board Certification in Science for Early Adolescence or Adolescence and Young Adulthood
TIME COMMITMENT/COMPENSATION :
Time commitment:
  • Content instruction and mentoring: approximately 125 hours;
  • Teaching practice and theory instruction: approximately 95 hours;
  • 5 Day Long Professional Development Days for reflection and planning (during school day, subs provided: 2 Fall 2018, 3 Spring 2019, specific dates TBD).
  • 2020 ACTT Recruitment and Selection: approximately 25 hours

Compensation: Stipend to be finalized during hiring process

All interested candidates please submit a resume and cover letter to diversity-ACTT@bostonpublicschools.org by August 27, 2018.
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer we actively seek applications from candidates of color, women, and candidates committed to our focus on children.

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As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop in every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

Company info
Telephone
(617) 635-1550
Location
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury
MA
02119
United States

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