Teacher - Reading Specialist, Gr. PreK-6 [Anticipated Vacancy] (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)
About the role
This is an anticipated long‑term substitute vacancy expected to start on 01/05/2027 and run through the last day of school. All substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even in long‑term assignments, and begin at the per diem rate of pay. Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional Reading Teacher with an SEI Endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting 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. BPS supports teacher creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities. For more information about becoming a BPS sub, see the BPS Sub Central page.
Responsibilities
- Teach Reading in an SEI setting
- Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that incorporates state curricular frameworks
- Be in alignment with the skills and content embodied in the school’s curriculum map
Skills
- Accountability for Student Achievement – sets ambitious learning goals, creates cognitively demanding tasks, models belief that all students can master material through effective effort, assesses understanding regularly, takes ownership of instructional adjustments, remains passionate and optimistic
- Communicating Content Knowledge – demonstrates mastery and enthusiasm for reading content and pedagogy, understands real‑world applications and connections to other areas and standards, conveys content creatively and engagingly aligned to standards
- Equitable & Effective Instruction – scaffolds and differentiates instruction for all students to engage in complex thinking, uses practices that challenge, motivate, and engage all students, builds a