Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 5 (SEI Endorsement Required) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

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.

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.

Core Competencies

• Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Capital has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess:
• Accountability for Student Achievement (II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2. High Expectations, I-B-2. Adjustments to Practice)
• 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
• Achieves learning goals despite setbacks and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction
• Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession
• Communicating Content Knowledge (I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons)
• Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
• Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
• Conveys content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
• Equitable & Effective Instruction (II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment)
• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation
• Buils a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
• Cultural Proficiency (II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment)
• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected
• Parent/Family Engagement (III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)
• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration (IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration)
• Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community

Qualifications

• Required Education Level: Hold a Bachelor’s degree. Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6 AND Moderate Disabilities PK-8 AND either SEI Endorsement OR ESL license for the appropriate grade level. 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

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education.

Terms

• BTU, Group I

Salary and Compensation

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.