Teacher - Dual Language [ASL] Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Gr. K-12 (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be vacant by 6/30/2026. The hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and the candidate may start as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year. This position is located in an ASL/English dual language school, requiring candidates to be bilingual and bi-literate in ASL. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Special Education Teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing who is highly qualified and knowledgeable. This role is for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter, in an environment that supports creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities. 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.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (All Levels).
Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified according to NCLB.
Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools.
Current authorization to work in the United States.
Bilingual and bi-literate in ASL.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Teach Special Education of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.
Assesses students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks.
Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires.
Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards.
Conveys content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation.
Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.