Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 1 [Long Term Substitute] (SY26-27)

This is a long-term substitute position expected to start on 09/08/2026 and end on 04/26/2027. All substitute teachers are hired as per diem substitutes, even when placed in long-term assignments, and begin at the per diem rate of pay.

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary and Special Education teacher with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, teachers and leaders are committed to high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS supports creativity and innovation, respecting the skills and abilities of its teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach Elementary General Curriculum in a setting inclusive of students with Special Needs and English Language Learners (SEI).
• Implement district learning goals and objectives aligned with state frameworks, identifying access points for student portfolio development.
• Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
• Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely, regular progress reports on student development.
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
• Develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development, if needed.
• Collaborate as a team member within the school building to support other staff members in responding to student needs for modification.

Core Competencies

• Accountability for Student Achievement: Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort. Assesses students’ understanding regularly and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction.
• Communicating Content Knowledge: Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and its pedagogy. Connects subject matter to real-world settings and conveys content in creative, engaging ways aligned with standards.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction: Scaffolds and differentiates instruction for all students to engage in complex thinking and rigorous academic work. Uses practices that challenge, motivate, and facilitate equitable, active participation. Builds a productive learning environment where every student is valued.
• Cultural Proficiency: Actively creates and maintains an environment where students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
• Parent/Family Engagement: Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration: Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates commitment to continuous learning. Participates in and contributes to a collaborative adult learning community.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6 and Moderate Disabilities PK-8.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by Boston Public Schools.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Hold either SEI Endorsement or ESL license for the appropriate grade level.
• Degree in Special Education.
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
• Certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level).

Schedule

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.