Boston Public Schools
Location
Boston, MA | United States
Job description
ESY - STRIVE Teacher (Summer 2024)
**THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY**
This position is for the STRIVE program for students aged 18-22 only.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
REPORTS TO: Position reports to the ESY Site Coordinator, who works in close collaboration with the Director of Extended School Year and Expanded Learning in the Office of Special Education & Director of Transition. For questions about this position, please email [email protected].
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
The instructional hours for students are typically 5 hours per day, typically 5 days per week, for 5-10 weeks from June 23 to September 1, 2023 with the length of day and programs depending on the STRIVE program:
STRIVE Opportunities at Wentworth: June 22 to September 4 (11 weeks) STRIVE Opportunities at Madison, Bolling Building, etc.: July 8 to August 16 (6 weeks) STRIVE Exploration at Madison: July 8 to August 9 (5 weeks)The Teacher is expected to:
Work all days of the program as well as PD days.RESPONSIBILITIES: Teachers in this program provide students with rigorous instruction that demonstrates the BPS core competencies for effective teaching listed below. Due to the short duration of ESY and the critical need to boost student learning during this time, it is particularly important that teachers in ESY:
Provide direct individual, small group and/or large group instruction to address students’ IEP goals/objectives. Instruction will focus on transition skills. Prepare cognitively-demanding lessons, assignments and enrichment activities (requires some planning work outside of regular program hours). Differentiate instruction. Establish a productive learning environment and culture in which all students are respected. Collaborate with STRIVE CCFs to improve instructional practices and support student work site behavior. Supervise students at work sites and ensure technical skill-building. Supervise safe arrival and dismissal of all students assigned to their classroom. Identify program equipment and materials needed and care for program materials and resources. Provide and document safety training on all equipment and tools used by students in the program. Supervise breakfast and lunch, field trips, and other activities. Consult with related service providers to address students' needs. Maintain timely student attendance and progress records. Provide students, families, site coordinators and program staff with relevant and timely data, including monitoring and reporting students progress to prevent regression as outlined in the program. Administer assessments including Work-Based Learning Plans at the beginning and end of the program. Participate in all scheduled professional development. Engage as a partner in planning and problem solving. Perform other related duties as requested by the ESY Site Coordinator or Director of Operations & Service Implementation.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 AchievementQUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree. Massachusetts Educator Licensure in Vocational Education and/or Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Early Childhood Special Education, and/or Special Education Administrator. Experience teaching students with one or more of the following disabilities:QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
Current teacher in the Boston Public Schools. Previous experience in teaching transition skills. For STRIVE Opportunities:TERMS:
STRIVE Opportunities at Madison and Bolling Building : Hourly rate of $56.81. Anticipated total of 205 hours, including 180 hours on-site during the summer program, and up to 23 hours including Progress Reports (guidelines)and set up activities, professional development, and additional duties such as Work-Based Learning Plans as well as closing responsibilities, for a total amount of up to $11,646.05NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
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.
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