Telescope Networker (Anticipated Vacancy) (PART-TIME 0.5 FTE) (SY25-26)
Job title: Telescope Networker (Anticipated Vacancy) (PART-TIME 0.5 FTE) (SY25-26) in Boston, MA at Boston Public Schools
Company: Boston Public Schools
Job description: Job Details: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 and RSVP for 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 first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 08/31/2025. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.Reports to: Office of Teacher LeadershipDescription:The Telescope Network creates opportunities for BPS educators to collaborate across the district. We improve learning experiences for all our students when we connect with peers, share our authentic challenges, and learn from each other.To do this work:
We ASK educators across the district what they want and need to learn next in order to best serve the needs of their students;
We MAGNIFY effective practices by creating opportunities for effective and reflective educators to share their expertise with their peers; and
We CONNECT educators to resources, professional learning opportunities, and each other based on their needs and interests.
More information about the Telescope Network can be found on .We are seeking an experienced educator to join our team in a half-time role with a strong preference for educators with experience at the elementary level.Responsibilities of the NetworkerNeeds Assessment Process: Help implement a needs assessment process that leverages educator voice. The Networker will:
Help implement a district-wide needs assessment, as well as more informal needs assessments throughout the year.
Take part in meaning-making conversations looking at data from the needs assessment process.
Identify priority questions for professional learning by
Aggregating and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from needs assessment
Observing instruction and reflecting with teachers and school leaders about successes and challenges and needs for professional learning
Building an understanding of district initiatives and priorities, how they are implemented in schools, and the challenges that arise in practice
Formally and informally networking with educators across BPS
Coordinate Innovative Educator-Led Professional Learning Structures
Coordinate and facilitate educator-led professional learning for educators based on priority questions that arise from the needs assessment process.
Identify and elevate promising practices and diverse educators to share them
Use an improvement science approach to share promising practices across schools and among communities of educators.
In collaboration with district staff, school leaders, and other Networkers, coordinate professional learning opportunities at the school, cross-school, and district levels
Collaboration
Regularly communicate with the Telescope Team including Lead Networkers, Networker colleagues and Supervisors.
Attend monthly joint meetings with Academics and Professional Learning department coaches
Work with Lead Networkers to implement, refine, and document innovative professional learning models, reflect on their success and refine toolkits/guides for implementation/facilitation
Other duties related to teacher leadership, professional learning, and instructional coaching as assigned.
Deliverables and Criteria for Success
Collaborate with the Telescope team to document shared learning from professional learning opportunities for a wider BPS audience.
Collect data on professional learning opportunities
Help refine a database of effective and reflective practitioners and practices in BPS
Collaborate on annual report writing with Lead Networkers
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
Valid Massachusetts teaching license
At least five years teaching experience in the Boston Public Schools
Ability and willingness to travel to schools across the district and the central office as schedule and duties dictate. This includes availability for afternoon or evening programming at least once per month.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, ensuring all students access to the highest quality instruction, and closing the opportunity gap
Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and its application in practice
Experience leading and/or coordinating professional learning experiences
Project management and organization skills
Relational skills, especially empathy and listening
Communication skills (verbal, written, presenting, social media)
A deep understanding of the experience of teachers and students in BPS classrooms.
Coaching and/or professional learning facilitation experience
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teams of educators and district staff
Passion for education and a commitment to equity, and specifically for improving learning and life outcomes for all students through the use of evidence based innovative practices
Strong knowledge of Google applications for collaboration
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
Elementary teaching experience
Ten years of teaching experience in the Boston Public Schools
Experience with district-level initiatives, committees or teams
Experience facilitating groups with a variety of sometimes competing stakeholder priorities and interests
Knowledge of protocols that lead to productive and focused discussions
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Terms: BTU, Group 1 +10%
17.5 hours per week during the school year
Up to 9 days in summer.
Position requires travel among BPS schools and Central Office and availability for regular after school and evening meetings or professional learning
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individualsâ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Expected salary:
Location: Boston, MA
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Company: Boston Public Schools
Job description: Job Details: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 and RSVP for 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 first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 08/31/2025. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.Reports to: Office of Teacher LeadershipDescription:The Telescope Network creates opportunities for BPS educators to collaborate across the district. We improve learning experiences for all our students when we connect with peers, share our authentic challenges, and learn from each other.To do this work:
We ASK educators across the district what they want and need to learn next in order to best serve the needs of their students;
We MAGNIFY effective practices by creating opportunities for effective and reflective educators to share their expertise with their peers; and
We CONNECT educators to resources, professional learning opportunities, and each other based on their needs and interests.
More information about the Telescope Network can be found on .We are seeking an experienced educator to join our team in a half-time role with a strong preference for educators with experience at the elementary level.Responsibilities of the NetworkerNeeds Assessment Process: Help implement a needs assessment process that leverages educator voice. The Networker will:
Help implement a district-wide needs assessment, as well as more informal needs assessments throughout the year.
Take part in meaning-making conversations looking at data from the needs assessment process.
Identify priority questions for professional learning by
Aggregating and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from needs assessment
Observing instruction and reflecting with teachers and school leaders about successes and challenges and needs for professional learning
Building an understanding of district initiatives and priorities, how they are implemented in schools, and the challenges that arise in practice
Formally and informally networking with educators across BPS
Coordinate Innovative Educator-Led Professional Learning Structures
Coordinate and facilitate educator-led professional learning for educators based on priority questions that arise from the needs assessment process.
Identify and elevate promising practices and diverse educators to share them
Use an improvement science approach to share promising practices across schools and among communities of educators.
In collaboration with district staff, school leaders, and other Networkers, coordinate professional learning opportunities at the school, cross-school, and district levels
Collaboration
Regularly communicate with the Telescope Team including Lead Networkers, Networker colleagues and Supervisors.
Attend monthly joint meetings with Academics and Professional Learning department coaches
Work with Lead Networkers to implement, refine, and document innovative professional learning models, reflect on their success and refine toolkits/guides for implementation/facilitation
Other duties related to teacher leadership, professional learning, and instructional coaching as assigned.
Deliverables and Criteria for Success
Collaborate with the Telescope team to document shared learning from professional learning opportunities for a wider BPS audience.
Collect data on professional learning opportunities
Help refine a database of effective and reflective practitioners and practices in BPS
Collaborate on annual report writing with Lead Networkers
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
Valid Massachusetts teaching license
At least five years teaching experience in the Boston Public Schools
Ability and willingness to travel to schools across the district and the central office as schedule and duties dictate. This includes availability for afternoon or evening programming at least once per month.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, ensuring all students access to the highest quality instruction, and closing the opportunity gap
Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and its application in practice
Experience leading and/or coordinating professional learning experiences
Project management and organization skills
Relational skills, especially empathy and listening
Communication skills (verbal, written, presenting, social media)
A deep understanding of the experience of teachers and students in BPS classrooms.
Coaching and/or professional learning facilitation experience
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teams of educators and district staff
Passion for education and a commitment to equity, and specifically for improving learning and life outcomes for all students through the use of evidence based innovative practices
Strong knowledge of Google applications for collaboration
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
Elementary teaching experience
Ten years of teaching experience in the Boston Public Schools
Experience with district-level initiatives, committees or teams
Experience facilitating groups with a variety of sometimes competing stakeholder priorities and interests
Knowledge of protocols that lead to productive and focused discussions
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Terms: BTU, Group 1 +10%
17.5 hours per week during the school year
Up to 9 days in summer.
Position requires travel among BPS schools and Central Office and availability for regular after school and evening meetings or professional learning
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individualsâ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Expected salary:
Location: Boston, MA
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