Turnaround: Teacher - Vocational Tech [Aviation Technology] (SY26-27)

• This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or 5) by the State of Massachusetts. *

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Vocational Tech [Aviation Technology] Teacher 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.

The Aviation Teacher will provide aviation-related instruction to Madison Park students and create a pathway for interested students to enter the aviation industry, which currently has a shortage of pilots, technicians, and other personnel, with a disproportionately low share of Black, brown, and female pilots. The instructor will have the opportunity to compile the curriculum for the course that will start as a single course Introduction to Aviation elective and eventually grow into a multi-year course sequence for students to advance and work towards a private pilot license.

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

Teach: [Aviation Technology]:

• 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
• Be in alignment with vocational technical skills and content embodied in the school''s curriculum map to achieve equitable student outcomes
• Earn and/or maintain all required licensure Provides a year-long Aviation elective course that teaches basic aviation concepts, introduces students to aviation careers, meets the learning needs of the students, and maintains a safe learning environment.
• Constructs curriculum appropriate for the course.
• Work with Madison Park leadership to build out a multi-year course sequence that eventually includes a flight component for eligible students.
• Constructs and maintains yearly equipment lists and estimated operating costs for the elective's budget.
• Sets criteria and standards for assessment.
• Earns and/or maintain all required licensure.
• Ensures compliance with Madison Park and Boston Public School policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations, including the FAA.
• Coordinates with the FAA for any curriculum needs and examinations
• Manages future private flight school selection and evaluation.
• Works with the school to devise standards for student eligibility for the elective and any flight components.
• Ensures safe and cost-effective delivery of ground and flight training in accordance with 14 CFR Part 61 or 141.
• Writes and submit annual reports as needed for accreditation processes and assessment to detail efforts and improvements.
• Participates in various school council meetings and working group meetings as needed and as assigned.
• Participates in planning and execution of a marketing campaign to underrepresented communities to attract students to Madison Park who are interested in aviation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by school leadership.

Core Competencies: Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess:

• 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
• Assesses students' understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks
• Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession
• 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
• Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
• Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
• 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
• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation
• Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
• 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
• Parent/Family Engagement

(III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)

• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• 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
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Qualifications - Required

• Education: Associate's degree or higher degree

• Employment experience: 5 Years of Experience (full-time employment experience directly related to field)

• Occupational License/ Industry Certification:Possession of a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Power-plant Certification 147

• Ability to earn a Massachusetts Vocational Tech Teaching 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.

• Ability to earn Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement

• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.

• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

• No past, current, or pending FAA actions on the individual's pilot and/or instructor certificate.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience teaching in urban schools and/or an industry setting

• Have additional FAA certificates such as the instrument rating, the remote pilot license, commercial pilot's license, Certified Flight Instructor, etc.

• Actively flying on a regular basis.

• Experience in the aviation industry, especially teaching other aviation courses

• Has OSHA-10 certification or is willing to earn it

• Possesses industry-recognized credentials that are part of the curriculum and the ability to train students to earn those credentials

• 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 (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

• 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 the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

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