Turnaround: Teacher - Music: Vocal​/Instrumental​/General, Gr. 9-12; Anticipated ; SY

Position is an anticipated vacancy expected to be vacant by 06/30/2026. The current incumbent has the right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

This school has been designated underperforming by the State of Massachusetts.

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Music 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. BPS is committed to 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.

It is a great place for those who seek an environment that supports creativity, innovation, and respects teachers’ skills and abilities.

Principal/Head of Schools

Teach:
Music

• Accountability for Student Achievement
  • 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
  • Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires (I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons).
  • Demonstrates understanding of 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 (II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment).
  • 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 (II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment).
• Parent/Family Engagement
  • Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning (III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement).
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration
  • Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development (IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration).
  • Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

• Education:
  
  Bachelors degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Music (All Levels).
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and “Highly Qualified” according to NCLB.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• 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…