Teacher - General Science, Gr. 8 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

About the role

Boston Green Academy is seeking a Science Teacher for 8th grade. The position involves teaching general education and inclusion classes, including advisory, and working as part of a grade level and content team.

Responsibilities

• Teach five sections across the day plus Advisory to middle school students.
• Serve as part of a grade level and content team that meets regularly and collaboratively.
• Create, differentiate, and deliver challenging curriculum, meeting academic needs of students, increasing student achievement, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in identifying access points for student portfolio development.
• Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with from moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
• Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
• If needed, develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development.
• Collaborate as a team member within the school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.
• Provide assistance to transition to adult living services as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in the appropriate content area and Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education.