School to Career Teacher [Flight Instruction] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional School to Career Teacher - Flight Instruction with an SEI Endorsement 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 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.

The Flight Instructor Teacher will provide flight instruction to East Boston High School students who are aspiring pilots and create a CTE pathway for interested students to enter the aviation industry which currently has a shortage of pilots technicians and other personnel with a disproportionately low share of Black brown and female pilots. The instructor will have the opportunity to compile the curriculum for the course that will start as a single course Introduction to Aviation elective and eventually grow into a multi-year course sequence for students to advance and work towards a private pilot license.

Reports to: Principal/Headmaster

Responsibilities

Teach: Aviation Flight Instruction

• Provide the technical skills safety protocols and theoretical knowledge required to operate an aircraft safely
• Provide ground school instruction and simulator training
• Teach students fundamental and advanced maneuvers takeoffs landing navigation and emergency recovery procedures on the simulator
• Constructs curriculum appropriate for the course.
• Deliver theoretical classroom lessons covering aerodynamics metrology FAA regulations navigation and aircraft systems
• Conduct Pre- and Post Flight Simulator briefings giving students feedback and guidance to help them improve their simulator skills
• Conduct flight training sessions with simulator
• Develop individualized flight training programs based on student needs and maintain records of student progress and training activities
• Prepare students for written oral and practical flight exams
• Ensure students adherence to safety procedures for flight simulator operations
• Provide constructive feedback
• Work with East Boston High school leadership to build out a multi-year course sequence.
• Constructs and maintains yearly equipment lists and estimated operating costs for the electives budget.
• Ensures compliance with East Boston High School and Boston Public School policies and procedures and local state and federal regulations including the FAA.
• Coordinates with the FAA for any curriculum needs and examinations
• Manages future private flight school selection and evaluation.
• Works with the school to devise standards for student eligibility for the elective and any flight components.
• Stay current with aviation regulations technology and best practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned by school leadership.

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:

Accountability for Student Achievement (II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work II-D-2. High Expectations I-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

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

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

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

Parent/Family Engagement

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

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

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

• Bachelors degree in Aviation Aeronautical or related field
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License at the appropriate grade level AND either SEI endorsement or dual certification in ESL.
• Employment experience: 5 Years of Experience (full-time employment experience directly related to field)
• Experience with modern flight simulators training devices and aircraft
• Previous experience as a commercial or airline pilot
• Knowledge of advanced aviation technology and instrumentation
• Certified Flight Instructor license
• Ability to conduct ground school
• Comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations and guidelines

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.

No past current or pending FAA actions on the individuals pilot and/or instructor certificate.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience teaching in urban schools and/or an industry setting
• Have additional FAA certificates such as the instrument rating the remote pilot license commercial pilots license Certified Flight Instructor etc.
• Actively flying on a regular basis.
• Experience in the aviation industry especially teaching aviation courses
• Has OSHA-10 certification or is willing to earn it
• Possesses industry-recognized credentials that are part of the curriculum to train students to earn those credentials

Terms: BTU Group I

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

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Required Experience:

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