Teacher -Biology Gr. 9-12 (SEI Endorsement) (SY25-26)

The Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (EMK) seeks an exceptional Biology Teacher educator who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers learners and leaders. Kennedy Academy 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.

Kennedy Academy is a Horace Mann In-District Charter High School. It is a college preparatory and vocational high school for Boston students exploring careers in health and health-related careers. The Academy provides a supportive learning environment that promotes respect and embraces diversity. Students will attain the life skills needed to become productive and positive members of society. Kennedy Academy is an excellent place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as an educator.

In addition over the next five years Kennedy Academy will double in size add new health career pathways college courses work-based learning and offer graduates access to good-paying careers at Mass General Brigham thanks to Bloomberg Philanthropies $38 million grant which marks the largest philanthropic investment in Boston Public Schools history.

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Biology Teacherwho 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.

Reports To: Principal/Head of Schools

Responsibilities

Teach:Biology

Core Competencies:Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess:

1. Accountability for Student Achievement

(II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work II-D-2. High ExpectationsI-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

1. 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
• Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards

1. 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

1. 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

1. Parent/Family Engagement

(III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)

• Engages with families and builds collaborative respectful relationships with them in service of student learning

1. 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

1. Education: Hold a bachelors degree.
2. Hold the appropriate valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Biology at the appropriate grade level.
3. Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified according to NCLB.
4. Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
5. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred

1. Experience teaching in urban schools.
2. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom school and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS official languages: Spanish Creole (Cape Verdean) Creole (Haitian) Chinese Vietnamese Portuguese & Somali.
3. In order to best serve all students BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Terms: BTU Group I

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