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Turnaround: School to Career - Business Technology Instructor

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

Job Details

***This school has been designated as a Level 4 or 5 School by the State of Massachusetts. This designation allows districts to utilize the new tools granted in the landmark education reform law that was passed in 2010 to provide additional services for these schools. Some of these tools will allow for extended time and extra compensation where needed.

Business Instructor Full- time (1.0 FTE)

Job Description

Boston Public Schools seeks a dynamic Business Technology School to Career Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, le arners and leaders. Specifically, we are looking for an individual who has working experience in business and/or STEM careers.This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who desires to serve where their efforts will make a difference in the lives of urban youth. This position is co-sponsored by BUILD, an national organization whose mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth from under-resourced communities and propel them to high school, college & career success.

REPORTS TO: Headmaster or Designee

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Business School to Career Teacher will be comfortable using classroom and lab instruction to support students to gain proficiency in the safety and all industry-related standards. The School to Career Program will incorporate interdisciplinary, project-based learning, portfolio defense and a work based learning component.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that incorporates state curricular frameworks
  • Deliver content through discrete instruction, demonstration, practice, and projects
  • Instruct students in safety and all industry related curriculum materials
  • Instruct students in all aspects of the industry
  • Maintain records as required by the school, district, or state
  • Build and maintain partnerships that assist in getting students into authentic learning experiences
  • Participate in team meetings /curriculum development/and professional development activities that support student achievement and program and school functioning
  • Share in administrative duties as determined by the Headmaster or designee
  • Perform other related duties as requested by Headmaster

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
  1. Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for appropriate content and grade levels.
  2. Must have experience working in the Business sector
  3. Education: Hold a Bachelors degree.
  4. Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to NCLB.
  5. Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
  6. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
  1. Prior teaching experience in a career and technical education environment
  2. Bachelor's Degree in subject matter related to Business
  3. Experience working with urban youth
  4. Industry certification such as Adobe, etc
  5. OSHA 10 certification or willingness to be certified
  6. Ability to provide teacher leadership to grow and develop the Business program
  7. Ability to develop relationships with external industry partners, community agencies, students and families
  8. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that 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.
  9. In order to best serve all students, 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)).

Terms: BTU, Group I

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

Next year, many BPS schools will have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Extended Learning Time (ELT) agreement. To learn more about ELT at BPS and whether or not this school is a "Schedule A" ELT school, check here: bostonpublicschools.org/elt.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Company

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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