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Teacher - English as a Second Language, Gr. K-3 (Anticipated Vacancy) (Longterm Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools · Boston, MA · 3 wk ago
EducationFull-time

This position is an anticipated vacancy expected to be vacant by the first day of school. The current incumbent has the right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation until the expected vacancy date. Hire confirmation will occur once the incumbent's leave is approved. This is a long-term substitute position expected to start on the first day of school and end on February 7th, 2027. All substitute teachers are hired as per diem substitutes, even for long-term assignments, and begin at the per diem rate of pay.

About the Role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an opportunity for educators who desire to serve where their efforts make a meaningful impact. BPS is 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.

BPS supports creativity and innovation, respecting the skills and abilities of its teachers. This role reports to the Principal/Head of School.

Responsibilities

  • Provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners.
  • Collaborate and communicate with students’ content teachers to align instruction and support English language development across listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while addressing classroom instructional needs (e.g., instructions, vocabulary, reading/writing support, and assignment clarification).
  • Work with the school’s instructional leadership team, coaches, and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support and academic assistance.
  • Assist with the oversight and administration of ACCESS assessments.
  • Prepare and organize ELL student transition meetings for those ready to exit ELL services.
  • Plan and deliver lessons aligned to WIDA Instructional Standards for varying levels of English proficiency.
  • Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use culturally relevant instructional practices.
  • Integrate technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
  • Demonstrate fluency using WIDA’s ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors.
  • Assist classroom teachers in administering mandated state and local assessments for English language learners when appropriate.
  • Attend district and state-sponsored professional development to stay current with ELL instruction and teaching strategies.

Core Competencies

  • Accountability for Student Achievement: Set ambitious learning goals, create cognitively demanding tasks, and model the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort. Assess understanding regularly and adjust instruction to meet goals despite setbacks. Demonstrate passion and optimism for students, content, and the teaching profession.
  • Communicating Content Knowledge: Master and demonstrate enthusiasm for the content area and its pedagogy. Connect subject matter to real-world settings, relevant standards, and other content areas. Convey content in creative, engaging, and standards-aligned ways.
  • Equitable & Effective Instruction: Scaffold and differentiate instruction to enable all students to engage in complex thinking and rigorous academic work. Use instructional practices that challenge, motivate, and engage all students while facilitating equitable participation. Build a productive learning environment where every student is valued.
  • Cultural Proficiency: Actively create and maintain an environment that respects students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
  • Parent/Family Engagement: Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships to support student learning.
  • Professional Reflection & Collaboration: Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and commit to continuous learning. Participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Requirements

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level.
  • Meet 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.
  • Ability to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience teaching in an urban setting.
  • Dual certification in Moderate Disabilities.
  • Fluency in one of BPS’ official languages: Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
  • Certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level).

Terms: BTU, Group I. For more information on salary and compensation, refer to the BPS website. School start and end times vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some schools have a longer day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

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