Job Description
We are looking for a flexible, eager, and thorough Wilson Reading Teacher. This position reports to the Chief Student Support Officer. OUR MISSION AND VISION The mission of Boston Collegiate Charter School is simple yet ambitious: to prepare each student for college. We offer an academically rigorous college preparatory curriculum for 700 students in fifth through twelfth grades. 100% of our graduates have been accepted to college; the majority of them will be the first in their families to complete a college degree. All Boston Collegiate students will... graduate empowered to choose their own directions, with options aligned with their passions and interests. They will be equipped not only to go to college, but to thrive there, and they will possess the leadership skills and mindsets necessary to make an impact in their communities and the world.To achieve this vision of our graduates, Boston Collegiate will be academically rigorous, equitable, and inclusive. Boston Collegiate will create opportunities for each student to thrive and will cultivate curiosity, empathy, and the unique talents that each student brings. Boston Collegiate will be a beacon of the twin pillars of scholarship and belonging, and thus a national model for what integrated education can look like at its best. OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS Boston Collegiates strategic plan responds to urgent issues in education, builds institutional resilience, and positions Boston Collegiate to lead as an equitable and integrated school. Pursuit of these ambitious goals will ensure that our students can continue to access the exceptional instruction, customized resources, and enriching extracurriculars that will enable them to thrive in school, in college, and beyond. Read here to learn more about our 2023/2026 Strategic Plan JOB DETAILS****Strong candidates for our position will: Believe in the schools core values of: scholarship, belonging, passion, responsibility, and integrity; Have earned a Bachelors degree in education or in the subject area for which you are applying (required); Have passed the required Massachusetts Test for Educational Licensure (MTEL) for Moderate and/or Severe Disability and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement or be willing to work toward certification; Have earned a skills based reading certification: Wilson Reading System (WRS) Level I Certification (required); Have knowledge of and/or experience in subject area expertise, child/adolescent development, and leading a diverse group of students in an academic or non-academic setting; and Be able to speak authentically about the imperative for diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools and recognize how your identity impacts your work. This role will: Deliver high-quality, direct instruction in phonology, phonics, and spelling using the Wilson Reading System; Use diagnostic techniques to assess student needs and adapt instruction to ensure mastery of decoding, encoding, and comprehension skills; Maintain detailed records of student progress, including lesson plans, word lists, and dictation work, and prepare formal progress reports; Implement the program with integrity, often requiring the preparation of specific materials (Wilson Binder, student portfolios); Our teachers and staff: Are committed to learning about and practicing anti-racist work, including restorative justice approaches to building relationships and addressing grievances against our community; Communicate and collaborate effectively and proactively with colleagues, students, and families; Understand the importance of using data regularly to drive organizational decisions; Receive, and are grateful to receive, feedback in the pursuit of continuous improvement; Are willing to consistently hold our students accountable to academic and behavioral expectations; Actively contribute to the school and our position-based teams; and Affirm that we grow as educators best when we are held to high expectations for rigor, relationships, and relevance. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This position is paid on an hourly basis with a pay rate of $50/hour. Why Boston Collegiate? Check out our Value Proposition to learn more about the benefits of being a staff member. JOIN OUR TEAM To formally apply, visit our website. No telephone or email inquiries, please. Boston Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other classification protected b