Director of Teaching & Learning (BASAS 10B) Gr. 6-12 (SY25-26)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Director of Teaching & Learning (1.0 FTE)

Teachers and Staff Members at Boston Green Academy will:

• Focus intensely on increasing student achievement and life opportunities for all students, especially those who are at-risk or off-track
• Embrace BGA’s mission as a green school by incorporating school-wide green principles into their classes and participating actively in work to build a successful sustainable school for our students
• Create inspiring, challenging, and effective teaching and learning experiences for all our students 
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership to strengthen the school from the ground up
• Share in the leadership of the school by taking on essential roles in addition to teaching
• Be committed to serving all students, including English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities, in a maximum inclusion setting
• Become part of a strong and supportive professional learning community 
• Enjoy and thrive in the lively and diverse world of urban adolescents while striving to create a model of public education that serves them well

Job Responsibilities:

The Director of Teaching & Learning will serve as the point person for leading and strengthening the teaching and learning work at Boston Green Academy. Specifically, this position will

• Lead all curriculum, instruction and assessment work at BGA with an emphasis on strengthening student outcomes and fostering innovative, equitable, and effective teaching
• Coordinate and provide professional development for BGA staff, including Wednesday PD offerings, August PD time, and other special opportunities
• Direct and support partnerships and grants that strengthen teaching and learning work
• Serve as the facilitator of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and help coordinate professional development for all staff in the summer and throughout the year
• Supervise and evaluate teachers, support/train other evaluators, and support the evaluation process across all staff members
• Lead the review of academic data, including formative assessments, at BGA and provide support to Content Team facilitators and teams to strengthen their skills to use data to drive instructional improvement; collaborate with partners and coaches to support this work
• Support team leaders to be effective facilitators and teacher leaders
• Support and implement relevant parts of BGA’s Strategic and Accountability Plans, including addressing DESE expectations
• Support teachers with academic intervention work across the school, including implementation of online resources, intervention classes, and other means of academic support
• Collaborate with the Head of School, Asst. Head of School, Director of Special Education, Director of Green Programs and others to strengthen the academic program at BGA so that it effectively meets the needs of our students and our green mission
• Serve as a member of the school’s Leadership Team and Cabinet and attend their meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School
• Return to work as part of the managerial team on August 8, 2022 and participate in our all-school summer professional development prior to the start of the school year.

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to Boston Green Academy’s mission, values, and educational model
• Desire to be a part of building a growing, innovative school and to meet the challenges this poses
• At least five years prior teaching and/or administrative experience required; experience with curriculum design, assessment/evaluation, and instructional improvement work highly preferred
• Ability to collaborate, work well under pressure, and maintain a sense of humor and humility
• Masters degree required; in education or leadership preferred
• Must hold a valid Administrative/Supervisor license from DESE
• Current authorization to work in the United States.  Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Compensation:

• All teachers and staff at BGA will receive excellent salaries and benefits as employees of the Boston Public Schools with stipends available for additional responsibilities 
• Terms for this position: BASAS, Group 10B

To Apply:

• To apply officially, please do so through the BPS hiring website. This position will be posted around March 1, 2022 on the Boston Public Schools hiring website (please search for Green Academy to locate the specific position). 
• We strongly suggest that anyone interested in working at Boston Green Academy consult our website prior to applying. 

Note:

Please be aware that some of the elements contained in this job description are subject to bargaining obligations established by Federal and State law for Horace Mann charter schools and are subject to change.

Boston Green Academy and 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.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.bostongreenacademy.org

Terms: BASAS, Group 10B, 211 days (subject to BGA annual Acknowledgement of Working Conditions Agreement terms and conditions); reports to Head of School