Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Resource Gr. 7-12 [Long Term Substitute] (SY26-27)

This is a long-term substitute position expected to start on 09/02/2026 and end on 11/25/2026. All substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long-term assignments, and begin at the per diem rate of pay.

About the role

Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional Special Education/Resource Room 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, innovation, and respects the skills and abilities of its teachers.

Reports to: Principal/Head of School.

Responsibilities

• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, and identify 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.
• 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 to support other staff members in responding to student needs for modification.
• Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult living services where appropriate.

Core Competencies

• Accountability for Student Achievement: Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, uses instructional practices reflecting high expectations, engages all students in learning, assesses student learning regularly, and effectively analyzes data from assessments.
• Communicating Professional Knowledge: Exhibits strong knowledge of child development, designs effective plans for support with measurable outcomes, and provides differentiated learning experiences.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction: Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued, uses practices that challenge and motivate students, and adapts instruction to make curriculum accessible to all students.
• Cultural Proficiency: Actively creates and maintains an environment respecting students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
• Parent/Family Engagement: Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships to support student learning, providing clear expectations and strategies for learning at school and home.
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration: Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, collaborates with colleagues to analyze student performance, and provides expertise to support general education teachers and the school community.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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