Cluster Substitute Teacher - [UP Dorchester](Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks a highly qualified and knowledgeable Cluster Substitute Teacher to serve at a single school, covering teacher absences of ten days or fewer per absence. Assignments may change daily. The position is an anticipated vacancy expected by 11/1/2026; the current incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation until that date, so the hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated. If it is not vacant by the start of the school year, the hire may begin as a Long-Term Substitute. The teacher supports BPS’s vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps. The role calls for ambitious learning goals, engaging and equitable instruction, respect for students’ diverse backgrounds, family engagement, and ongoing reflection and collaboration. The position reports to the school’s Principal/Head of School. The required qualifications include an undergraduate college or university degree, authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment, successful completion of a screening interview with the BPS Office of Human Resources, and passing a CORI/SORI criminal background check. Preferred qualifications include a Massachusetts teaching license in the assigned content and grade level (including an SEI Endorsement if applicable), experience working with children or young adults in a school or community setting, urban-school teaching experience, and fluency in one of BPS’s official languages.

Requirements

Minimum of an undergraduate college or university degree.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Successfully complete a screening interview with the BPS Office of Human Resources.
Pass a CORI/SORI criminal background check.
Demonstrate the teacher competencies described in the posting: accountability for student achievement, communicating content knowledge, equitable and effective instruction, cultural proficiency, parent/family engagement, and professional reflection and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Teaching License in the assigned content and grade level, including SEI Endorsement if applicable.
Experience in a school or community setting working with children or young adults.
Experience teaching in urban schools.
Fluency in one or more BPS official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

Responsibilities

Cover teacher absences at one assigned school for periods of ten days or fewer per absence; school assignments may change daily.
Set ambitious learning goals, create cognitively demanding tasks, and maintain high expectations for all students.
Regularly assess student understanding and adjust instruction to help students meet learning goals.
Demonstrate subject-matter knowledge and convey content creatively through well-structured lessons connected to standards and real-world settings.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction so students can engage in complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
Use instructional practices that challenge, motivate, and engage students and support equitable participation.
Build a safe, productive learning environment in which every student participates and feels valued.
Respect students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in support of student learning.
Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.