Teaching Positions
Teaching Positions: What we Look For
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Apply at TeachBoston.org. Boston Public Schools hires individuals with a strong commitment to public urban education and who drive student achievement. We seek diverse candidates with experience teaching in urban schools, are bilingual, and hold dual certifications.
CANDIDATES MUST
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- Have a valid Massachusetts' teaching license for the appropriate content area and grade
- Have a Bachelor's degree
- Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
- Current authorization to work in the United States
*above items are only minimum requirements
HIGH-NEED AREAS
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- Special Education
- Science
- Mathematics
- Early Childhood
- English as a Second Language
Learn about the MA RETELL initiative
PRIORITY POOLS
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Applications submitted prior to March 1st will be considered for BPS Priority Pools, which give candidates opportunities to earn priority ratings visible to school leaders. All applications will be screened against the teacher competencies, where applicants can demonstrate their ability to serve Boston's students. View this "cheat sheet" explaining the process.
COMPETENCIES
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The Boston Public Schools seeks to hire teachers according to the competencies required for success in serving students from a variety of backgrounds. These competencies are derived from the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice. More information about the teacher evaluation process can be found in Performance Management Section of this site under Educator Evaluation Process.
LICENSURE
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- Boston Public Schools requires teachers to be licensed by the state in the area they are teaching on the first day of school.
- To learn more about the state's requirement for licensure, please visit the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s website.
- To be granted an educator license from the state, you must pass the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
- More information about licensure and requirements can be found on the Licensure & Requirements FAQ Page.
- Boston Public Schools requires teachers to be licensed by the state in the area they are teaching on the first day of school.
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