Job Description
Job Description
Reports To: Director of Evaluation and Performance Management o/b/o Educator Supports Program Panel
Position Overview:
The Educator Supports Program (ESP) is a collaboration between the Boston Public Schools and the Boston Teachers Union, which strengthens teaching and learning by providing support to veteran educators who are struggling with some element of their practice, and by providing leadership roles to a rotating cadre of teachers.
The mission of the Educator Supports Program is to strengthen student learning and teacher performance through coaching and/or evaluation that feels fair, transparent, and humane for all stakeholders. We accomplish this through two main support options: Peer Assistance (PA) and Peer Assistance & Review (PAR). The ESP is a voluntary program that provides formal and informal, evaluative and non-evaluative coaching to a caseload of up to 12 educators per Consulting Teacher. Consulting Teachers work with each of their participating teachers to identify areas of improvement, develop specific performance goals, support and monitor progress, collect evidence, and provide non-evaluative feedback or produce performance evaluations, depending on which services are engaged.
The ESP seeks great candidates who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our students. By supporting our educators, we intend to close opportunity and achievement gaps, ensure high quality schools in every neighborhood, and produce graduates who are ready for college and career.
Note: Following the 2021-2024 BTU-BPS Collective Bargaining Agreement, CTs must be hired from the ranks of permanent teachers and may serve in the position for no more than 4 years. After that time, the CT will have a right to return to a position in their program area. Also, upon leaving a position as a CT, no BTU member may take a position as an administrator in the Boston Public Schools for one year.
Responsibilities:
Consulting teacher responsibilities include:
Serving as a coach/mentor for all teachers on their caseload. This could include:
Strictly non-evaluative coaching for teachers enrolled in Peer Assistance services
Maintaining a trusting and professional relationship with teachers
Providing regular feedback on lessons
Co-teaching, modeling, co-planning
Reviewing IEPs, student work and other data
Identifying peer models and facilitating opportunities for peer observation
Identifying professional development and other resources
Goal-setting, counseling and other individualized support as needed
Aligning recommended improvements to Educator rubrics, plans, and prescriptions
Serving as the primary evaluator for teachers on their caseload receiving PAR services. This includes:
Items enumerated under (1) above, and
Observing teachers and posting observations on the online evaluation platform. In most cases, this should include at least one (1) announced and at least four (4) unannounced observations during an evaluation cycle
Completing a formative assessment for each teacher
Completing a summative evaluation recommendation for each teacher
Presenting evidence and rating recommendations to the ESP Panel, who will determine final evaluation ratings
Serving as an informal coach-consultant in cases where support is requested but the teacher is not eligible for formal PA or PAR services
Communicating regularly with administrator(s), site-based coaches, the ESP Panel, and other stakeholders
Documenting collaborative work with the participating teacher
Maintaining confidentiality between participating teacher, the ESP Panel and the administrator(s)
Conducting intake meetings with educators to explain the program before enrollment
Performing other duties as determined by the CT and the ESP Panel. In the past, these duties have included:
Helping to administer the ESP Program and co-facilitating ESP Panel meetings
Co-Administering the ESP website
Leading professional development sessions for teachers, administrators, and/or coaches
Promoting the ESP through personal appearances, information sessions, and promotional writings (BTU newspaper and email bulletins)
Serving on district-wide committees
Qualifications - Required:
Must be current permanent BTU Educator in Boston Public Schools with at least ten years teaching experience
Valid Massachusetts teachers license
Masters Degree
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, ensuring all students access to the highest quality instruction, and closing the achievement gap
Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills
Demonstrated expertise in implementing standards-based instruction
Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and experience working effectively with adult learners
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, reflection and continual learning
Comfort working in an evolving program
Ability to travel between multiple school sites
Ability to attend monthly evening meetings of the ESP Panel (Typically, these are held on the first Monday of every month during the school year)
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relationships among equity, access, and opportunity
Demonstrated growth toward cultural proficiency
Qualifications - Preferred:
Experience working as a coach/mentor for other teachers
Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills with successful experience designing and delivering professional learning opportunities for adult learners
Effective time management skills to plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines in more than one location
Comfort interfacing with all levels of school, district, and union leadership
Ability to create trusting relationships; strong reputation as a collaborator
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
Comfort with handling multiple projects simultaneously as well as working with rapidly shifting priorities and targets
High attention to detail
This position reports to the ESP Panel. For questions relating to this position contact ESP Panel Co-Chairs Erik Berg ([email protected]) or Jerome Doherty ([email protected]) or visit the ESP website at tinyurl.com/BPSESP.
Terms: Base BTU salary plus 5% for 2.5 additional work hours per week. Compensation will be retirement worthy. (Work year 183 work days + 18 hours + 2.5 additional hours/week during the school year.)
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [email protected].
Welcome to ATX Learning
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 close to the start of the school year.
If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit href="https://www.teachboston.org/">TeachBoston.org and RSVP for upcoming Recruitment Events where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.
To begin 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 check the href="https://bostonpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewFAQ.aspx">FAQ first.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the href="https://bostonpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewFAQ.aspx">FAQ for more information. You can also click here for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.
Reports To: Director of Evaluation and Performance Management o/b/o Educator Supports Program Panel
Position Overview:
The Educator Supports Program (ESP) is a collaboration between the Boston Public Schools and the Boston Teachers Union, which strengthens teaching and learning by providing support to veteran educators who are struggling with some element of their practice, and by providing leadership roles to a rotating cadre of teachers.
The mission of the Educator Supports Program is to strengthen student learning and teacher performance through coaching and/or evaluation that feels fair, transparent, and humane for all stakeholders. We accomplish this through two main support options: Peer Assistance (PA) and Peer Assistance & Review (PAR). The ESP is a voluntary program that provides formal and informal, evaluative and non-evaluative coaching to a caseload of up to 12 educators per Consulting Teacher. Consulting Teachers work with each of their participating teachers to identify areas of improvement, develop specific performance goals, support and monitor progress, collect evidence, and provide non-evaluative feedback or produce performance evaluations, depending on which services are engaged.
The ESP seeks great candidates who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our students. By supporting our educators, we intend to close opportunity and achievement gaps, ensure high quality schools in every neighborhood, and produce graduates who are ready for college and career.
Note: Following the 2021-2024 BTU-BPS Collective Bargaining Agreement, CTs must be hired from the ranks of permanent teachers and may serve in the position for no more than 4 years. After that time, the CT will have a right to return to a position in their program area. Also, upon leaving a position as a CT, no BTU member may take a position as an administrator in the Boston Public Schools for one year.
Responsibilities:
Consulting teacher responsibilities include:
Serving as a coach/mentor for all teachers on their caseload. This could include:
Strictly non-evaluative coaching for teachers enrolled in Peer Assistance services
Maintaining a trusting and professional relationship with teachers
Providing regular feedback on lessons
Co-teaching, modeling, co-planning
Reviewing IEPs, student work and other data
Identifying peer models and facilitating opportunities for peer observation
Identifying professional development and other resources
Goal-setting, counseling and other individualized support as needed
Aligning recommended improvements to Educator rubrics, plans, and prescriptions
Serving as the primary evaluator for teachers on their caseload receiving PAR services. This includes:
Items enumerated under (1) above, and
Observing teachers and posting observations on the online evaluation platform. In most cases, this should include at least one (1) announced and at least four (4) unannounced observations during an evaluation cycle
Completing a formative assessment for each teacher
Completing a summative evaluation recommendation for each teacher
Presenting evidence and rating recommendations to the ESP Panel, who will determine final evaluation ratings
Serving as an informal coach-consultant in cases where support is requested but the teacher is not eligible for formal PA or PAR services
Communicating regularly with administrator(s), site-based coaches, the ESP Panel, and other stakeholders
Documenting collaborative work with the participating teacher
Maintaining confidentiality between participating teacher, the ESP Panel and the administrator(s)
Conducting intake meetings with educators to explain the program before enrollment
Performing other duties as determined by the CT and the ESP Panel. In the past, these duties have included:
Helping to administer the ESP Program and co-facilitating ESP Panel meetings
Co-Administering the ESP website
Leading professional development sessions for teachers, administrators, and/or coaches
Promoting the ESP through personal appearances, information sessions, and promotional writings (BTU newspaper and email bulletins)
Serving on district-wide committees
Qualifications - Required:
Must be current permanent BTU Educator in Boston Public Schools with at least ten years teaching experience
Valid Massachusetts teachers license
Masters Degree
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, ensuring all students access to the highest quality instruction, and closing the achievement gap
Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills
Demonstrated expertise in implementing standards-based instruction
Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and experience working effectively with adult learners
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, reflection and continual learning
Comfort working in an evolving program
Ability to travel between multiple school sites
Ability to attend monthly evening meetings of the ESP Panel (Typically, these are held on the first Monday of every month during the school year)
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relationships among equity, access, and opportunity
Demonstrated growth toward cultural proficiency
Qualifications - Preferred:
Experience working as a coach/mentor for other teachers
Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills with successful experience designing and delivering professional learning opportunities for adult learners
Effective time management skills to plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines in more than one location
Comfort interfacing with all levels of school, district, and union leadership
Ability to create trusting relationships; strong reputation as a collaborator
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
Comfort with handling multiple projects simultaneously as well as working with rapidly shifting priorities and targets
High attention to detail
This position reports to the ESP Panel. For questions relating to this position contact ESP Panel Co-Chairs Erik Berg ([email protected]) or Jerome Doherty ([email protected]) or visit the ESP website at tinyurl.com/BPSESP.
Terms: Base BTU salary plus 5% for 2.5 additional work hours per week. Compensation will be retirement worthy. (Work year 183 work days + 18 hours + 2.5 additional hours/week during the school year.)
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [email protected].
Welcome to ATX Learning
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 close to the start of the school year.
If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit href="https://www.teachboston.org/">TeachBoston.org and RSVP for upcoming Recruitment Events where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.
To begin 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 check the href="https://bostonpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewFAQ.aspx">FAQ first.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the href="https://bostonpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewFAQ.aspx">FAQ for more information. You can also click here for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.
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