Teacher - Mathematics, Gr. 5/6 [Long-Term Substitute] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks a qualified Mathematics Teacher to teach mathematics in a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) setting to grades 5/6. The role is a long-term substitute position for the 2026–27 school year. The teacher will work within a community committed to high expectations, equitable access to instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps. BPS supports teacher creativity and innovation and values teachers’ skills and abilities. Teachers are expected to set ambitious goals, monitor student understanding, and adapt instruction to support student achievement. They should communicate subject matter effectively, use engaging and equitable instructional practices, create a respectful learning environment, collaborate with families, and participate in reflective professional learning and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Massachusetts Teaching License in Mathematics at the appropriate grade level.
SEI endorsement or dual certification in ESL.
Meet applicable state and federal requirements for full licensure and Highly Qualified status.
Ability to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching described in the posting.
Authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Teach mathematics in an SEI setting.
Set ambitious learning goals and create cognitively demanding tasks for students.
Regularly assess student understanding and adjust instruction to support learning goals.
Communicate mathematics content knowledge and connect it to real-world settings, other content areas, and relevant standards.
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 productive, safe learning environment in which students participate 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 teaching practice, seek and respond to feedback, and pursue continuous learning and development.
Participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.