Teacher - General Science, Gr. K-6; Long Term Sub; SY

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The Everett Elementary School in Dorchester has an opening for an Inclusion Teacher with an SEI Endorsement. We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated educator who creates a classroom where authentic learning comes alive. The staff works together as a team to ensure the success of all of our students and families.

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.

Principal/Headmaster

• Teach:
  General Science in an SEI setting
• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that incorporates state curricular frameworks that demonstrates an understanding of the nature of science and how to develop this understanding in all students.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using appropriate curriculum as identified by district Science Department.
• Implement research-based district curriculum that challenges students to use scientific inquiry in their learning of science concepts.
• Develop students' capacity to see science as a way of thinking and investigating.
• Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.

Accountability for Student Achievement

• 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

• 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.

Equitable & Effective Instruction

• 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

• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.

Parent/Family Engagement

• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.

Professional Reflection & 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.

• Education:
  
  Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in General Science at the appropriate grade level.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching…