Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 3 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary and Special Education teacher with an SEI endorsement.

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, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in 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 and regular progress reports on student development.
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
• If needed, develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development.
• Collaborate as a team member within the school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
• Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States.
• PREFERRED: Experience teaching in urban schools. SEI Endorsement OR ESL license for the appropriate grade level. Moderate Disabilities PK-8 Degree in Special Education.

Benefits

BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Schedule

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