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Teacher - Physics and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 9-12 (SEI Endorsement Required) (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools · Boston, MA · 2 mo ago
EducationFull-time

This position is an anticipated vacancy expected to be vacant by 09/28/2026. The current incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation until the expected vacancy date. Hire confirmation will occur only after the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

About the Role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Special Education Physics Inclusion teacher with an SEI endorsement to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an opportunity for educators 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.

BPS supports creativity and innovation while respecting the skills and abilities of teachers.

Reports to: Principal/Head of school.

Responsibilities

  • Implement district learning goals and objectives in alignment with state frameworks, identifying access points for student portfolio development.
  • Provide small-group instruction to students 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, 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, if needed.
  • Collaborate as a team member within the school to support other staff in responding to student needs for modification.
  • Assist with transition to adult living services as appropriate.

Core Competencies

  • Accountability for Student Achievement: 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. Assesses students’ understanding regularly and takes ownership of adjusting instruction to reach goals despite setbacks. Passionate and optimistic about students, content, and the teaching profession.
  • Communicating Content Knowledge: Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and its pedagogy. Understands how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and standards. Conveys content in creative, engaging ways aligned to standards.
  • Equitable & Effective Instruction: Scaffolds and differentiates instruction to enable all students to engage in complex thinking and rigorous academic work. Uses instructional practices that challenge, motivate, and engage all students while facilitating equitable participation. Builds a productive learning environment where every student is valued.
  • Cultural Proficiency: Actively creates and maintains an environment where students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
  • Parent/Family Engagement: Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
  • Professional Reflection & Collaboration: Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning. Participates in and contributes to a collaborative adult learning community.

Requirements

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in the appropriate content area and Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
  • Hold either an ESL License at the appropriate level or SEI Endorsement.
  • Meet all 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.

Qualifications - Preferred

  • Experience teaching in urban schools.
  • Degree in Special Education.
  • Fluency in one of BPS’ official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
  • Certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Terms

BTU, Group I. Salaries are determined by union and grade/step. 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.

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