Teacher - Dual Language Spanish Chemistry; Bilingual Education Endorsement )(Anticipa

This position is an anticipated vacancy and will become officially vacant by the end of this school year. Until the position is vacated, the incumbent may rescind retirement, leave, or resignation, and new hires may start as a Long‑Term Substitute if the vacancy does not materialize by the start of the school year.

This position is located in a Spanish/English dual language school and requires bilingual, bi‑literate candidates. An ESL license at the appropriate level is highly preferred.

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Dual Language Spanish/Chemistry Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders.

Principal/Head of Schools

• Teach Chemistry in a Dual Language setting.

• 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 belief that all students can master challenging material.
• Assesses students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and makes ownership of necessary adjustments to instruction.
• Passionate and optimistic about students, content, and teaching profession.
• Communicating Content Knowledge (I‑A‑1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I‑A‑4. Well‑Structured Lessons)
• Demonstrates mastery of content area and required pedagogy.
• Demonstrates understanding of real‑world applications and cross‑content connections.
• Conveys content in creative, engaging ways aligned to standards.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction (II‑A‑3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II‑A‑2. Student Engagement, II‑B‑1. Safe Learning Environment)
• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction for complex thinking and rigorous work.
• Uses instructional practices that challenge, motivate, and engage all students, and fosters equitable participation.
• Builds a productive learning environment valuing every student.
• Cultural Proficiency (II‑C‑1. Respects Differences, II‑C‑2. Maintains Respectful Environment)
• Actively creates an environment where diverse student backgrounds are respected.
• Parent/Family Engagement (III‑A‑1. Parent/Family Engagement)
• Engages families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships to support learning.
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration (IV‑A‑1. Reflective Practice, IV‑C‑1. Professional Collaboration)
• Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and commits to continuous learning.
• Participates in and contributes to a collaborative adult learning community.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Chemistry at the appropriate grade level.
• Hold a Bilingual Education Endorsement; a valid Transitional Bilingual Education or Transitional Bilingual Learning endorsement is considered equivalent.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Demonstrate ability to meet Boston Public Schools’ Standards of Effective Teaching.
• Current authorization to work in the United States; must have such authorization by first day of employment.

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Dual certification in ESL.
• Degree in Education.
• Fluency in another BPS official language (Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali).
• Preferred subject‑area certification plus Moderate Disabilities or ESL certification at appropriate grade level(s).

BTU, Group I.

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