Teacher - Chemistry, Gr. 7-12; SEI Endorsement ; Anticipated ; SY

Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 08/02/2026. The current incumbent has the right to rescind retirement, leave, or resignation up to the day of the expected vacancy date. Hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and the hire may start as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Chemistry Teacher with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. BPS is committed to high expectations for achievement, equal access to instruction, achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap among subgroups. BPS supports creativity, innovation, and respect for teachers’ skills and abilities.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of Schools

• Teach Chemistry in an SEI setting

Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess:

• Accountability for Student Achievement
  • Quality of Effort and Work
  • High Expectations
  • 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 makes necessary instructional adjustments to reach goals despite setbacks
• Passionate and optimistic about students, content, and the teaching profession

• Communicating Content Knowledge
  • Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and required pedagogy
  • Demonstrates understanding of real-world applications and connections to other content areas and standards
  • Conveys content in creative and engaging ways aligned to standards

• Equitable & Effective Instruction
  • Scaffolds and differentiates instruction for rigorous thinking
  • Uses practices that challenge, motivate, and engage all students and promote equitable participation
  • Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued

• Cultural Proficiency
  • Actively creates and maintains an environment where students' diverse backgrounds are respected

• Parent/Family Engagement
  • Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning

• Professional Reflection & Collaboration
  • Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates commitment to continuous learning
  • Participates in collaborative adult learning

Education:

Hold a bachelor’s degree. Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Chemistry at the appropriate grade level and either SEI endorsement or dual certification in ESL. Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and highly qualified according to standards. 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 by the first day of employment.

Experience teaching in urban schools. BPS values linguistic diversity and seeks candidates who speak another language; preference for fluency in one of BPS’ official languages:
Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

BTU, Group I

The Boston Public Schools nondiscrimination policy applies to programs and activities. Accommodation requests for the application process can be directed to the Accommodations Unit.