3rd Grade Teacher - Sarah Greenwood Elementary

Primary Location: Greenwood K-8

Salary Range: 1.0 FTE LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE for SY23-24

Shift Type: Dual Language - Spanish

• This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 3/4/2024. However, the current incumbent has a 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 IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 03/4/204 and end on 04/22/2024. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long-term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. For further information about becoming a BPS sub, please refer to our website (http://bostonpublicschools.org/Page/1095).

This position is located in a/an Spanish/English dual language school, so candidates must be bilingual and bi-literate in Spanish. An English as a Second Language license at the appropriate level is highly preferred. 

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Dual Language Spanish/Elementary 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. 

Reports to:  Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

Teach: Elementary in a Dual Language Setting

• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using district supported curriculum as outlined in the District Curriculum Universal Accommodation Plan.
• Create a developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners' needs through structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions.
• Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum
• Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines. 

Qualifications - Required

1. Education: Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
2. Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
3. Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
4. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications-Preferred

1. Experience teaching in urban schools.
2.  
   • Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6
   • Hold a Bilingual Education Endorsement. Please note, a valid Transitional Bilingual Education license or Transitional Bilingual Learning endorsement issued by the Department shall be deemed the equivalent of the Bilingual Education Endorsement.
3. Dual certification in ESL.
4. Degree in Education
5. 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 particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
6. In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Terms:  BTU, Group I

 Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation.  Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

 The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

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