Director or Teaching, Learning and Academic Growth [BASAS 10B] (SY25-26)
Job title: Director or Teaching, Learning and Academic Growth [BASAS 10B] (SY25-26) in Boston, MA at Boston Public Schools
Company: Boston Public Schools
Job description: Job Details:Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising reputed company to the start of the school year.If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit and RSVP for where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.To reputed company a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.Need help or have a question about your application? Please reputed company the first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or reputed company the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:Reports to: Head of SchoolTerms: BASAS, Group 10B, 211 daysThe Director of Teaching, Learning, and Academic growth will direct, support, coordinate, and supervise reputed company aspects of curriculum and instruction in the school to meet system-wide goals and to improve student achievement. This person will work directly with the BLA leadership team to ensure that alignment, accountability, and student growth are at the forefront of reputed company do. They will use and help to implement high-impact practices to set the bar for academic excellence in the school, utilizing a team approach to ensuring our goals are collectively accomplished. They will assist with the supervision of teachers, including regularly and systematically observing instruction and advising teachers on instructional methods, reviewing teachers' student learning and professional practice goals and action plans; advising the Head of School and Leadership team on the diagnosis of teaching performance, including the preparation of prescriptions for the improvement of performance, and coordinating and monitoring professional development of teachers. They will also serve as a coach to teachers to help reputed company teaching practice. The Director of Teaching, Learning and Academic growth will also coordinate implementation of State- and Citywide Learning Standards as well as system-wide programs, goals, and objectives dealing with curriculum and instruction. They will collaborate and reputed company efforts to improve overall ILT practices, as well as the facilitation of professional development and professional learning spaces. They will work to secure funding and resources to improve overall teaching and learning reputed company the community, improving both Tier 1 and Tier 2 practices reputed company the school community.Reports to: PrincipalResponsibilities:
- Coordinates curriculum among upper humanities subject areas that meet the needs of reputed company learners reputed company the BLA community
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- Regularly addresses, and adjusts curricular materials to meet the needs of the school community.
- Coordinates and evaluates the purchase and selection of texts and materials and maintains inventory.
- Coordinates administration of assessments (i.e. MCAS, MAP, AP, SAT.) and assists the Head of School, Administrators, and teachers with the analysis of test results and with the use of test results to modify instruction.
- Facilitates the Instructional Leadership Team in collaboration with Instructional Coaches and regularly provides feedback on reputed company toward whole school instructional and performance goals.
- Facilitates acquisition of external resources for curriculum and develops systems of support for reputed company reputed company the school day.
- Serve as primary evaluator for members of the humanities team grades 10-12.
- Coordinate curriculum mapping and vertical alignment and support through professional development with instructional rounds and peer observations for teachers reputed company the department.
- Assists the Instructional Coaches in the planning of school-wide activities including professional development.
- Securing funding to continue to enhance academic practices schoolwide.
- Work to reputed company a vision of a graduate for the BLA community in support of the NEASC process.
- Education: Masters Degree in Education or reputed company field.
- Three (3) years experience successful teaching experience.
- Massachusetts license for Supervisor/Director or Principal/Assistant Principal licenses.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with reputed company, teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Ability to establish a multi-cultural atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image.
- reputed company authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
- Teaching experience in an urban, K-12 educational setting.
- Experience as a school administrator.
- Experience in Grant writing and fundraising.
- 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 (reputed company Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.