SEAD Program Developer (BASAS 9) (SY26-27)

General Description and Goals

The SEAD Instructional Program Developer will focus on enhancing teacher, paraprofessional, and school administration capacity to provide instruction that builds students' social-emotional skills and develops students' sense of engagement in and ownership of their learning. As a member of the Office of Health and Wellness, the SEAD Program Developer will also assist in system-wide supports, professional development and coaching for the BPS through coaching, professional development, and technical assistance, to ensure that all Boston’s Public Schools learners succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support principals and appropriate school-based teams in:
  • The development and implementation of a school-based professional development program for teachers
  • Coaching and mentoring the teachers in social-emotional learning as well as instructional practices and protocols
• Reviewing materials to ensure consistency of transformative SEL approach and alignment to High Quality Instructional Materials and Frameworks
• Provide support and professional development to administrators responsible for supervising and evaluating teachers
• Participate in professional development, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions as well as connect to professional development offerings from other departments
• Design appropriate resources and PD to support the integration of social-emotional learning programming across the district
• Using various tools including coaching logs and assessments, to inform SEAD practices, SEAD coaching, and resources to ensure strong fidelity of implementation
• Actively participate in departmental and cross-functional teams
• Partner with other departments, schools, and organizations to work towards the Department’s goal of closing the achievement and opportunity gaps for all learners

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Hold a valid MA DESE license in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, or ESL AND Principal/Assistant Principal OR Director/Supervisor License
• Strong background in PreK-8 instruction
• A minimum of five years teaching experience
• Experience teaching/coaching teachers
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
• Interpersonal skills to share proven instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice and coaching
• Strong organizational skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines
• PREFERRED:
• Master’s Degree
• Experience working as an instructional coach, teacher, education specialist or coordinator
• Experience in developing and designing instructional materials to support SEL
• Experience developing and presenting professional development opportunities
• Experience teaching/working in an urban setting
• Competence in more than one language
• Special education/ELL credential, experience, and/or expertise
• Strong background with Boston Public Schools’ curricula

Terms

BASAS 9, 207 days Work Year: 9/1 - 8/31
Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation.