Teacher - Vocational Tech [Health Assisting] (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Vocational Tech Teacher in Health Assisting to join a vibrant community dedicated to educational excellence. This role offers the chance to inspire students while fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and relevant teaching experience, along with the ability to create equitable learning opportunities. Join a team that values creativity, innovation, and the unique contributions of every educator. If you are committed to making a difference in students' lives and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher related to subject matter.
• Three years of full-time experience in health assisting.

Responsibilities

• Teach vocational technical course aligned to state curriculum.
• Maintain a safe learning environment for students.

Skills

Accountability for Student Achievement

Communicating Content Knowledge

Equitable & Effective Instruction

Cultural Proficiency

Parent/Family Engagement

Professional Reflection & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree related to health assisting

Tools

OSHA-10 certification

Job description

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Vocational Tech Teacher - Health Assisting 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 School

Responsibilities

Teach: [Health Assisting]:

1. Provide a vocational technical course of study that is aligned to state curriculum frameworks and meets the learning needs of the students and maintains a safe learning environment.
2. Be in alignment with vocational technical skills and content embodied in the school's curriculum map to achieve equitable student outcomes.
3. Earn and/or maintain all required licensure.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Parent/Family Engagement
   (III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)
   Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
6. 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.

Qualifications - Required

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher degree related to the subject matter and skills to be taught.
2. Employment experience: Three years of full-time employment experience directly related to health assisting.
3. Occupational License/ Industry Certification: Possession of current Massachusetts license as a registered nurse (RN).
4. Ability to earn a Preliminary Vocational Technical Teacher License in the appropriate subject (9-14) by achieving a passing score on the subject-specific written and performance exams and achieving a passing score on one of the literacy skills MTELs.
5. Ability to earn Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement.
6. Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
7. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred

1. Experience teaching in urban schools and/or an industry setting.
2. Has OSHA-10 certification or is willing to earn it.
3. Possesses industry-recognized credentials that are part of the curriculum and the ability to train students to earn those credentials.
4. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.
5. 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.

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