Teacher - Biology, Gr. 9-12; SEI Endorsement ; SY

Position: Teacher - Biology, Gr. 9-12 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)
Location: Roxbury

Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA) is seeking an extraordinary Biology Teacher excited to be an educator in an innovative BDEA program (BDEA 2.0) designed specifically for young men of color who have been underserved/discouraged in traditional schools, and who are disenfranchised from even the possibility of graduation. BDEA is an innovative public high school whose mission is to serve students who are overage for grade level, all of whom have experienced interruptions to their education.

We are looking for educators eager to challenge the norm, to assist a committed team in building a new pathway for the city's most marginalized students, and to embrace with us the following mission statement, core values and guiding principles for instruction. All employees of the school are expected to uphold the mission of the school to build a consistent, unified, anti-racist, inclusive community that stimulates greater student agency, engagement, and academic achievement

BDEA 2.0 Mission Statement:

We are a student-led community. We collaborate to create meaningful learning experiences that give us the freedom to grow academically, develop agency, learn about ourselves, and acquire the skills to achieve our vision for the future.

Core Values:

In our community, consistently

* We have each other's back

* We are authentic and open with each other

* We value transparency, integrity, and trust

* We demonstrate mutual respect

* We challenge mediocrity by setting high expectation for ourselves

* We honor self-growth and development

* We hold each other accountable

* We inspire and motivate each other

* We build responsibility and independence through collaboration and shared leadership

* We acknowledge the historical and present racial, cultural, and economic discrimination all around us, and we commit to leading change in creating equity.

* We help each other navigate and thrive in the world

* We promote versatility and adaptability

Guiding principles:

To provide students with relevant and engaging learning and life skills experiences, we will consistently provide:

* Relevant curriculum and "learning that sticks"

* Out-of-school learning opportunities

* A balance between self-paced and social learning

* An environment that understands that relationships are central and integrated with student supports

* Varied opportunities to meet competency assessments, i.e., service learning, project-based learning, internships.

* A community that supports learning as transparent and consistent

* Opportunities to build student agency, leadership, empowerment, self-knowledge, and vision for the future

* A consistent expectation that all staff meet students where they are (emotionally, academically)

BDEA staff must demonstrate a commitment to working with urban youth and have a track record of working successfully with students who have faced ongoing academic and personal challenges. BDEA staff are expected to build strong relationships with students and provide consistent support through academic classes, enrichment activities, and a daily Crew. Staff work collaboratively to develop and teach a competency-based curriculum, providing opportunities for students to exhibit proficiency in multiple ways including through projects, exhibitions and other alternative means of assessment.

Responsibilities

* Teach project-based, interdisciplinary units of study using a competency based assessment model. See Timilty campus SY26/27 bell schedule here.

* Co-lead an advisory (crew) of up to 17 students. The crew comprises students and staff who build community through team-building activities, and create ownership of learning by facilitating communication between the student, his or her peers, family, and other staff. Collectively, the crew will be empowered to support one another, monitor one another's attendance, academic progress, and overall student wellness.

* Create and maintain accurate record keeping of student academic progress and attendance on all data systems, e.g., Power School and BDEA Connects (Salesforce platform).

* Collaborate with other teaching staff to develop interdisciplinary and project-based curricula and alternative assessments such as portfolios and exhibitions.

* Assist with the development and implementation of individual student learning plans including special education plans (IEPs and 504s).

* Participate in the development of student exhibitions for both academic and career readiness competencies, Portfolio Reviews, and other community and all-school events.

* Participate in weekly program-specific and all-school meetings.

* Participate in all professional development and curriculum planning activities.

* Support and coach students to obtain passing or better score on the MCAS and other required assessments.

* Assist in developing independent projects for students in the blended and learning lab program.

* Perform other related duties to assure a continued safe, supportive school culture and climate

Qualifications-Required

* Education:

Hold a bachelor's…