Who is the Boston Renaissance Charter Public SchoolThe mission of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is to foster academic social and emotional growth while building confidence character and citizenship. We achieve this through a wholechild educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally we prioritize social and emotional wellbeing supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training.
What do we believe about our studentsAt the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge skills and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach.
What do we believe about Diversity Equity and InclusionAt Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we are dedicated to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive culture. We strive to create an antiracist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of background or identity.
What do we believe about our staffAt Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe highly qualified student centered and cultural responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be selfreflective learners constantly improving their practice.
We are looking for teachers who:- Prioritize Student Growth: Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students social and emotional wellbeing.
- Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Individuals who value and celebrate diversity creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected valued and empowered.
- Innovate and Inspire: Creative thinkers who use engaging studentcentered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity critical thinking and a love for learning.
- Collaborate and Lead: Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues students and families and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.
- Commit to Continuous Growth: Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice seek feedback and are dedicated to professional development and personal growth.
Summary: The literacy teacher is a specialist in all aspects of ELA instruction; reading writing and spelling. The literacy teacher provides highlevel literacy support for members of the school community.
Major Responsibilities: Organizing and implementing multisensory structured language instruction Providing direct service for whole group small group and individual instruction based on student needs Administering and interpreting educational assessments Implement a range of effective strategies and reading interventions Coplan with classroom teacher Organize and disseminate ELA resources to school staff Collect and organize and analyze data including measures such DIBELS for gradelevel meetings Implement lessons specific to Common Core Standards and share instructional strategies Participate in gradelevel meetings Lead specified curriculum meetings as well as lead discussions around literacy practices Assist in the analysis of schoolwide literacy strengths and weaknesses and formulate plans to improve student achievement in reading and teacher effectiveness Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the reading achievement of all students Morning Duty: Includes active supervision of hallways and classrooms. Afternoon Duty: Includes active supervision of the dismissal process. Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend
Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Reading and/or Special Education (Required) Masters degree in Reading and/or Special Education preferred Prior teaching experience especially in the classroom Project Read Wilson and/or OrtonGilingham preferred Background and experience in the administration and interpretation of educational assessments Knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards Excellent communication skills Required license(s)/MTELs: DESE License: Reading All Levels and SEI Endorsement. Or Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s). Two or more years of classroom teaching experience in urban setting preferred
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