Teacher - Foreign Language [Spanish] [0.8 FTE PART-TIME] (Long-Term Substitute) (SY24-25)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Foreign Language Teacher to inspire students in a supportive and innovative environment. This role involves teaching Spanish while fostering a culture of high expectations and accountability for student success. The ideal candidate will be committed to creating engaging lessons, reflecting on their teaching practices, and collaborating with families to enhance student learning. Join a community that values diversity and promotes professional growth, making a real difference in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and must meet state guidelines for licensure.
• Experience in urban schools preferred, especially with linguistic diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach foreign language classes with a focus on student engagement and achievement.
• Create an inclusive environment respecting diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Accountability for Student Achievement

Effective Communication

Cultural Proficiency

Instructional Differentiation

Engagement Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Teacher - Foreign Language [Spanish] [0.8 FTE PART-TIME] (Long-Term Substitute) (SY24-25) role at Boston Public Schools.

THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 02/05/2025 and end on 06/01/2025. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long-term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. For further information about becoming a BPS sub, please refer to our website (https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/old-homepage2/careers1/sub-central).

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Foreign Language (Spanish) 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 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: Foreign Language

Core Competencies:

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

• Accountability for Student Achievement
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected
• Parent/Family Engagement
• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Professional Reflection & 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

• Education: Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Meet all 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.
• Current 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.
• Hold the appropriate valid Massachusetts Teaching License in the required foreign language at the appropriate grade level.
• 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.
• 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

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") 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.

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 origin, ancestry, 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.