Teacher - Chemistry, Gr. 7-12 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

Responsibilities

Teach: Chemistry in an SEI setting

Core Competencies

• 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 requires
• Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
• Conveys content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
• Equitable & Effective Instruction (II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment)
• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
• 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 (II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment)
• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected
• Parent/Family Engagement (III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)
• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration (IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration)
• Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community

Qualifications

• Required 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 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.
• Candidates must have such authorization to work in the United States.