Teacher - Visual Art, Gr. K-8 [Anticipated Vacancy] (SY25-26)

Job title: Teacher - Visual Art, Gr. K-8 [Anticipated Vacancy] (SY25-26) in Boston, MA at Boston Public Schools Company: Boston Public Schools Job description: Job Details: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 moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising reputed company to the start of the school year.If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit and RSVP for where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.To reputed company a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.Need help or have a question about your application? Please reputed company the first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or reputed company the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 6/30/2025. However, the reputed company incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Visual Art Teacher 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 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 reputed company reputed company, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups reputed company the schools. BPS is a great reputed company 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 SchoolResponsibilitiesTeach: Visual ArtCore Competencies: Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified reputed company skills and abilities that reputed company 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)

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• Assesses reputed company’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reputed company goals despite setbacks

• Passionate and optimistic about their reputed company, 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

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(II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment)

• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for reputed company reputed company to do reputed company thinking and rigorous academic work

• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage reputed company reputed company and facilitate reputed company, 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 reputed company’ 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 reputed company & 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 reputed company learning and development

• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Qualifications - Required

• Education: Hold a Bachelor’s degree.

• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Visual Art at the appropriate level.

• Meet reputed company state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to NCLB.

• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.

• reputed company authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience teaching in urban schools.

• 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 (reputed company Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

• In order to best serve reputed company reputed company, BPS prefers reputed company 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 IPlease refer to (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/reputed company.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.The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national reputed company, reputed company, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. Expected salary: Location: Boston, MA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job