District-Wide Early Hiring Pool SY16-17 - Boston Public Schools - Boston, MA

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District-Wide Early Hiring Pool SY16-17

ABOUT THIS JOB POSTING

This job posting is for all individuals interested in teaching and guidance positions in the Boston Public Schools in the 2016-2017 school year. By submitting your application to this posting, you have the opportunity to participate in a pre-screening interview and to become a part of the district’s priority candidate pool.

This job posting ONLY includes:
Classroom teachers, guidance counselors, and student development counselors.

This job posting does NOT include:
Social workers, school psychologists, school nurses, school librarians, adjustment counselors, student services coordinators, paraprofessionals, principals, headmasters, school secretaries or assistants, custodians, assistant principals, other school leadership positions, or substitute teachers.

School leaders will have early access to the candidates in this pool, enabling them to reach out to interested candidates prior to the official district posting of jobs in March 2016.

By applying to this position, you are demonstrating a commitment to BPS and to our students, and your application materials will be available to all school leaders who have openings for the upcoming school year.

Who We Are

As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We are seeking exceptional educators who are highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, leaders, and learners.

In BPS, we serve over 57,000 students who speak more than 85 different languages and come from more than 100 different countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. 75% of our students identify as Black or Hispanic, 44% of our students speak a language other than English as their first language, and 78% of our students are low income.

Over the past twenty years, the Boston Public Schools has transformed into one of the most renowned urban public school systems in the country, with groundbreaking programs for early education, students with disabilities, arts education, technology, and English Language Learners.

Who We Are Looking For – Teachers

Boston Public Schools knows that there is no more important factor in a child’s education than a great teacher. Here in Boston, great teachers are passionate about urban education, drive student achievement, reflect the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students, and have a strong commitment to City of Boston. Boston Public Schools also seeks individuals who are able to serve all of students, regardless of ability or language, and who hold multiple licenses.

Who We Are Looking For – Guidance Counselors

We are seeking exceptional guidance and development counselors who reflect the racial, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our students, those who have a strong commitment to urban education and to the city of Boston, and those who believe that every student in BPS can achieve our vision of a BPS graduate and beyond, regardless of ability or language skills.

Qualifications

At a minimum, candidates must have:
For teachers:
A valid Massachusetts educator license for the appropriate content area and grade level by the first day of school

For guidance counselors:
A valid Massachusetts School Guidance Counselor PreK-8 educator license and/or a valid Massachusetts School Guidance Counselor 5-12 educator license by the first day of school

A Bachelor’s degree

The ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

Current authorization to work in the United States