Teacher - Elementary, Gr. 5 (Long-Term Substitute) (SY26-27)
About the role
Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary Teacher with an SEI endorsement to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter.
Responsibilities
- Teach: Elementary Teacher in an SEI setting
- Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
- Implement district learning goals and objectives using district supported curriculum as outlined in the District Curriculum Universal Accommodation Plan.
- Create developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners' needs through structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions.
- Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum
- Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.
Qualifications
- Required Education: 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. Degree in Education. Hold an SEI endorsement or a dual certification in ESL. Fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
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.
Pay
The per diem rate of pay is applied to all substitute teachers, including those in long-term assignments.
Schedule
This position is expected to start on 10/14/2026 and go to 01/04/2027.