Turnaround: Teacher - Vocational Tech Aviation Technology; SY

This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or
5) by the State of Massachusetts.

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Vocational Tech [Aviation Technology] Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. 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.

The Aviation Teacher will provide aviation-related instruction to Madison Park students and create a pathway for interested students to enter the aviation industry, which currently has a shortage of pilots, technicians, and other personnel, with a disproportionately low share of Black, brown, and female pilots. The instructor will have the opportunity to compile the curriculum for the course that will start as a single course Introduction to Aviation elective and eventually grow into a multi‑year course sequence for students to advance and work towards a private pilot license.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of School

• Provide a vocational technical course of study that is aligned to state curriculum frameworks and meets the learning needs of the students and maintains 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. Provide a year‑long Aviation elective course that teaches basic aviation concepts, introduces students to aviation careers, meets the learning needs of the students, and maintains a safe learning environment.
• Construct curriculum appropriate for the course.
• Work with Madison Park leadership to build out a multi‑year course sequence that eventually includes a flight component for eligible students.
• Construct and maintain yearly equipment lists and estimated operating costs for the elective’s budget.
• Set criteria and standards for assessment.
• Earn and/or maintain all required licensure.
• Ensure compliance with Madison Park and Boston Public School policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations, including the FAA.
• Coordinate with the FAA for any curriculum needs and examinations.
• Manage future private flight school selection and evaluation.
• Work with the school to devise standards for student eligibility for the elective and any flight components.
• Ensure safe and cost‑effective delivery of ground and flight training in accordance with 14 CFR Part 61 or 141.
• Write and submit annual reports as needed for accreditation processes and assessments to detail efforts and improvements.
• Participate in various school council meetings and working group meetings as needed and as assigned.
• Participate in planning and execution of a marketing campaign to underrepresented communities to attract students to Madison Park who are interested in aviation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by school leadership.

• 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 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 (I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well‑Structured Lessons)
• Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it…