Turnaround: Teacher - English Language Arts , Gr. 9-12 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English Teacher to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This position is expected to start on 06/25/2026 and end on 02/01/2027.

This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or 5) by the State of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Teach: English
  • English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism
• Adapt district curriculum materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students

Qualifications

• Required Education:
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree
  • Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English at the appropriate grade level
  • Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified
• Preferred Experience:
  • Teaching in urban schools
  • Degree in English or related field
  • Either SEI endorsement OR dual certification in ESL
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Qualifications - Preferred

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

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.

Pay

The per diem rate of pay is applied to all substitute teachers, including those in long-term assignments.

Schedule

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