Teacher - Dual Language Spanish Social Studies​/History, Gr. 7-12; Bilingual Education Endorse

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]/English Social Studies/History 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.

Principal/Head of School

• Teach Social Studies/History in a Dual Language setting

• 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
• In alignment with II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2. High Expectations, I-B-2. Adjustments to Practice

• 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
• Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
• In alignment with I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons

• 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
• In alignment with II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment

• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected
• In alignment with II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment

• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• In alignment with III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement

• 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
• In alignment with IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration

• Education:
  
  Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Social Studies/History at the appropriate grade level.
• 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.
• 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 - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

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