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Teacher / Tutor
BTR Clinical Teacher Educator, STEM
Teacher / Tutor
#41962
Remote / WFH
BPE
Job Description
About the position
The Boston Teacher Residency Clinical Teacher Educator (BTR CTE), STEM, is responsible for teaching content methods, developing coursework that addresses research and theory on content development in the secondary grades, and applying evidence-based practices in the classroom.
The STEM CTE is responsible for coaching approximately 10-15 residents in secondary science, math, and computer science, ensuring that all novices develop the knowledge and skills required to be effective teachers who can drive significant learning and achievement for all students.
Reporting to the BTR Director, BTR CTEs contribute to a shared, distributive leadership model within the BTR team.
About BTR
Boston Teacher Residency, an AmeriCorps program, is a nationally recognized clinical teacher preparation program whose graduates support student achievement from day one and who stay in teaching, continuing to refine and improve their practice.
Created in 2002 as a joint initiative between the Boston Public Schools and Boston Plan for Excellence (BPE), we designed BTR to meet the evolving needs of Boston's children and families, and we have since prepared a diverse group of over 800 teachers in high-need areas such as math, science, and special education.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Coaching and Development
Engages in entry and check-in meetings with residents and the director throughout the year
Facilitates support/success plans for residents with the director, as needed
Responsible for the retention of residents
Plans and facilitates two evaluation cycles of residents (formative and summative)
Participates in monthly sacred meetings, Collaborating Teacher professional development (CT PD), and Instructor Meetings to ensure alignment of feedback for residents
Participates in weekly coaching interactions with residents using the BTR systems-wide coaching approach
Builds strong relationships with CTs and residents to support student learning and resident success.
Develops the content knowledge and instructional practice of CTs and residents.
Participates in some BTR Events and Flex Times
Shares facilitation of BTR coach meetings/ CT PD/Unit Planning Week, etc
Aligns content methods to the BTR systems-wide coaching approach
Aligns grading practices to agreed-upon equitable grading practices
Implements recommendations from the Curriculum Review Team regarding alignment and coherence in courses
Content Leadership
Possesses deep expertise in at least one STEM content area and the ability to support residents in applying content-specific instructional practices
Knows pedagogical content knowledge
Collaborates with the elementary content team to create coherence and alignment within the program
Keeps up with current research and best practices in their content and pedagogy
Program Leadership
Contributes to decision-making for BTR programmatic efforts
Co-leads and implements two to three projects a year aligned with the BTR strategic plan
Co-designs, builds, and maintains a systems-wide programmatic approach in several program areas, including, but not limited to, operations, enrollment, residency experience, compliance, data, etc
Serves as a thought partner to residents, CTs, and BTR colleagues in support of resident growth and program improvement
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
Alignment with BPE's mission, vision, and core values
Demonstrated proficiency as a teacher and instructional coach
Experience supporting the growth of adult learners, including coaching, mentoring, supervising, or developing novice educators, pre-service teachers, residents, and/or veteran teachers
Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessment and diagnosis.
Deep expertise in at least one STEM content area and a strong understanding of content-specific pedagogy
Deep understanding of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Experience designing and facilitating professional learning for educators and/or adult learners
Experience teaching coursework in higher education, teacher preparation, or other adult learning settings
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
Strong and tested ability to participate effectively on teams
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when balancing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and competing deadlines
The Boston Teacher Residency Clinical Teacher Educator (BTR CTE), STEM, is responsible for teaching content methods, developing coursework that addresses research and theory on content development in the secondary grades, and applying evidence-based practices in the classroom.
The STEM CTE is responsible for coaching approximately 10-15 residents in secondary science, math, and computer science, ensuring that all novices develop the knowledge and skills required to be effective teachers who can drive significant learning and achievement for all students.
Reporting to the BTR Director, BTR CTEs contribute to a shared, distributive leadership model within the BTR team.
About BTR
Boston Teacher Residency, an AmeriCorps program, is a nationally recognized clinical teacher preparation program whose graduates support student achievement from day one and who stay in teaching, continuing to refine and improve their practice.
Created in 2002 as a joint initiative between the Boston Public Schools and Boston Plan for Excellence (BPE), we designed BTR to meet the evolving needs of Boston's children and families, and we have since prepared a diverse group of over 800 teachers in high-need areas such as math, science, and special education.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Coaching and Development
Engages in entry and check-in meetings with residents and the director throughout the year
Facilitates support/success plans for residents with the director, as needed
Responsible for the retention of residents
Plans and facilitates two evaluation cycles of residents (formative and summative)
Participates in monthly sacred meetings, Collaborating Teacher professional development (CT PD), and Instructor Meetings to ensure alignment of feedback for residents
Participates in weekly coaching interactions with residents using the BTR systems-wide coaching approach
Builds strong relationships with CTs and residents to support student learning and resident success.
Develops the content knowledge and instructional practice of CTs and residents.
Participates in some BTR Events and Flex Times
Shares facilitation of BTR coach meetings/ CT PD/Unit Planning Week, etc
Aligns content methods to the BTR systems-wide coaching approach
Aligns grading practices to agreed-upon equitable grading practices
Implements recommendations from the Curriculum Review Team regarding alignment and coherence in courses
Content Leadership
Possesses deep expertise in at least one STEM content area and the ability to support residents in applying content-specific instructional practices
Knows pedagogical content knowledge
Collaborates with the elementary content team to create coherence and alignment within the program
Keeps up with current research and best practices in their content and pedagogy
Program Leadership
Contributes to decision-making for BTR programmatic efforts
Co-leads and implements two to three projects a year aligned with the BTR strategic plan
Co-designs, builds, and maintains a systems-wide programmatic approach in several program areas, including, but not limited to, operations, enrollment, residency experience, compliance, data, etc
Serves as a thought partner to residents, CTs, and BTR colleagues in support of resident growth and program improvement
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
Alignment with BPE's mission, vision, and core values
Demonstrated proficiency as a teacher and instructional coach
Experience supporting the growth of adult learners, including coaching, mentoring, supervising, or developing novice educators, pre-service teachers, residents, and/or veteran teachers
Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessment and diagnosis.
Deep expertise in at least one STEM content area and a strong understanding of content-specific pedagogy
Deep understanding of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Experience designing and facilitating professional learning for educators and/or adult learners
Experience teaching coursework in higher education, teacher preparation, or other adult learning settings
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
Strong and tested ability to participate effectively on teams
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when balancing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and competing deadlines
