STIPEND OPPORTUNITY BPS Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Prep Course Instructor (SY25-26)
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026
POSITION TITLE: BPS Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Prep Course Instructor for the Early Childhood MTEL Exam (72).
REPORTS TO: Director of Teacher Pipeline Programs & Deputy Chief of Human Resources
The BPS Teacher Pipeline/MTEL Program is seeking an exceptional educator to teach tutor coach and advise educators hired on waivers who need support passing the MTEL exam required for the Early Childhood Provisional license. Our goal is to increase the number of licensed teachers across the district particularly in the areas of Moderate Disabilities (PK-2). Because all BPS educators must pass MTEL exams to maintain their licensure we have developed a multi-tiered approach to assisting educators with this requirement. One tier of this approach is MTEL preparation courses.
Department Overview
Boston Public Schools Teacher Pipeline and MTEL Programs are part of the larger strategy of the Office of Human Resources to address the demand for highly qualified equity-minded and racially literate teachers for Bostons classrooms. Our core belief is that the next generation of Bostons teachers are in the schools homes and communities of Boston right now. This permeates all the work we do.
Position Overview
MTEL instructors are teacher leaders whose primary function is to assist educators on enhancing content knowledge improving the test taking skills and developing key strategies to approach required MTEL tests. Research confirms that content knowledge gaps test anxiety and test bias are three key factors responsible for educators lagging behind in passing the required MTEL exams. As such we seek instructors to teach MTEL prep courses who:
- acknowledge the inequities of MTEL testing
- are committed to advising and coaching each educator on a 1:1 basis
- have deep content knowledge and strong pedagogical content knowledge
- understand test taking strategies required for each MTEL
- are committed to dismantling the barriers this test presents especially for educators from historically marginalized groups
Requirements
- 10 years teaching Professional status in BPS
- Experience as a teacher or instructional coach in early education settings foundational reading
- Prior experience instructing or coaching adult learners
- Deep knowledge of MTEL exams especially the test of instruction
- Demonstrated commitment to equity
- Strong content knowledge in content area of test instruction
Preferred requirements
- Bilingual or biliterate
- Experience teaching ESL SLIFE or other language acquisition classrooms and spaces
- Demonstrated content knowledge in teaching KO-Grade 2 settings
- Demonstrated success in MTEL prep course instruction
Schedule & Requirements of Role
Instructors will be hired to teach a 6-week MTEL prep course for the Early Childhood MTEL exam:
Session: April 13 - May 29 2026
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Requirements of Role
- Bi-weekly meetings with MTEL instructors facilitated by Director of Teacher Pipeline Programs and MTEL case manager
- Coordinate test anxiety workshop or test-taking strategies workshop
- Submit syllabus that includes a diagnostic and post-test demonstrates evidence of assessment strengths and areas of growth for each individual and includes key activities and strategies tailored to each individual MTEL exam
- Keep accurate and complete records: attendance all assignments and artifacts case management notes on each educator
- Follow up with all educators re: study plan registering for MTEL attempting MTEL and passing MTEL
- Complete at least one 1:1 session with each educator on roster
- Evaluate student skills and readiness for MTEL using methods such as 1 on 1 coaching analysis of comprehension skills and review of MTEL test prep strategies.
- Communicate effectively with students regarding their progress and test preparedness
- Follow up all coaching sessions with a summary of next steps.
- Monitor student progress: send follow up emails for candidates who do not sign up for coaching or do not attend courses confirm when a student registers for an MTEL follow up on their MTEL score develop an action plan if a student needs additional support.
- Complete close out meeting with Director of Teacher Pipeline
Stipend Amount: $4000 total (instruction coaching)
BTU rate $59.39/ hour 67 total hours
40 hours: 8 classes x 5 hours per class (2.5 hours instructing 2.5 hours preparation)
27 hours: 1:1 coaching sessions biweekly MTEL Instructor meetings case management notes close out meeting with Director
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices! Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral m ... View more
