JROTC Instructor [Navy], Gr. 7-12 (SY26-27) (Repost)

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional JROTC Instructor (Navy) to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This role reports to the Principal/Head of School and emphasizes high expectations and equitable access to rigorous instruction within the JROTC program.

The instructor will teach JROTC - Navy and uphold core competencies including accountability, clear content delivery, equitable instruction, cultural proficiency, parent engagement, and ongoing professional reflection.

Qualifications

• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified".
• Ability to meet the "Dimensions of Effective Teaching" established by the Boston Public Schools.
• Retired Officer and Senior Enlisted, certified through the United States Marine Corps
• Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach: JROTC - NAVY.
• Proactively set ambitious learning goals and guide students to master challenging material.
• Engage families and build collaborative relationships to support student learning.

Skills

JROTC Instructional Skills

High expectations

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional JROTC Instructor [Navy] 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 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. 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.

Report To: Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

Teach: JROTC - NAVY

Core Competencies

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 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

• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and \"Highly Qualified\".


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


• Retired Officer and Senior Enlisted, certified through the United States Marine Corp


• Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree.


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

Qualification-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 (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

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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