Teacher - Elementary, Gr. 6 (SEI Endorsement Required)(Re-Post) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional, highly qualified Elementary Teacher with an SEI endorsement to teach Grade 6 in an SEI setting. The role serves students in a community focused on high expectations, equal access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps. BPS supports teacher creativity and innovation and values teachers’ skills and abilities. The teacher provides an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills in alignment with state curricular frameworks. The teacher implements district learning goals using district-supported curriculum and the District Curriculum Universal Accommodation Plan; creates a developmentally appropriate, child-centered classroom with structured routines and positive behavioral interventions; builds classroom structure and positive relationships through intentional curriculum implementation; and administers district mid-year and end-of-year assessments according to district guidelines. BPS identifies core competencies using its Rubric of Effective Teaching. Teachers are expected to pursue ambitious learning goals, assess student understanding and adjust instruction, demonstrate strong content knowledge, deliver engaging and well-structured lessons, differentiate instruction, foster safe and equitable participation, respect students’ diverse backgrounds and identities, collaborate with families, reflect on practice, respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative professional learning community. This position is governed by BTU, Group I. School start and end times and school-day lengths vary; some schools have a longer day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time agreement. BPS is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threats, or harassment. Application accommodations pursuant to the ADA may be requested through the BPS Accommodations Unit.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6 and an SEI endorsement, or dual certification in ESL.
Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Be able to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching described in the posting.
Have current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
A degree in Education.
Fluency in one of BPS’ official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Certification in the subject area and certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade levels.

Responsibilities

Teach elementary students in an SEI setting.
Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study integrating reading, writing, and analytical skills in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
Implement district learning goals and objectives using district-supported curriculum as outlined in the District Curriculum Universal Accommodation Plan.
Create a developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment with positive behavioral expectations, structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions suited to learners’ needs.
Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional curriculum implementation.
Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.
Set ambitious learning goals, use cognitively demanding tasks, and communicate the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.
Regularly assess student understanding and adjust instruction to help students reach learning goals.
Demonstrate mastery and enthusiasm for the content and its pedagogy, and convey content creatively in alignment with standards.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction so all students can engage in complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
Build a safe, productive learning environment where students are engaged, participate equitably, and feel valued.
Respect students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
Engage with families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in support of student learning.
Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and contribute to collaborative professional learning.