Teacher - Dual Language [Spanish] Moderate Disabilities/Resource (Long-Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools is seeking a qualified Dual Language Spanish/Moderate Disabilities/Resource Teacher for the Hernández School, a Spanish-English dual-language school serving students in grades K1–6. The school seeks candidates with native-level Spanish literacy who can teach and provide services equally in Spanish and English. Staff are expected to follow the Hernández Instructional Expectations, including bilingual unit planning, academic language supports in both languages, and sociocultural competency in lessons, while collaborating with colleagues and partnering with families. This is a long-term substitute position expected to begin February 8, 2027, and continue through the conclusion of the school year. Substitutes are hired as per diem employees and begin at the per diem rate. The position reports to the Principal/Head of Schools and is covered by BTU, Group I. The teacher implements district learning goals aligned with state frameworks and supports students with moderate to severe cognitive delays through small-group instruction, IEP-aligned goals and objectives, accommodations, progress reporting, and collaboration with school staff. The teacher may also develop curriculum and prepare students for the MCAS Alternative Assessment, and assist students transitioning to adult living services when appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
Bilingual Education Endorsement; a valid Transitional Bilingual Education license or Transitional Bilingual Learning endorsement issued by the Department is considered equivalent.
Meet state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice described in the posting.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish, as the position is in a Spanish-English dual-language school.
Ability to teach and provide services equally in Spanish and English.

Nice To Haves

English as a Second Language license at the appropriate level.
Experience teaching in urban schools.
Degree in Special Education.
Dual certification in ESL.
Fluency in one of BPS’ official languages; Spanish is particularly relevant to this role.

Responsibilities

Implement district learning goals and objectives aligned with state frameworks, identifying access points for student portfolio development.
Provide small-group instruction to students with moderate to severe cognitive delays to support understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with students’ IEPs, and provide timely, regular progress reports on student development.
Provide required accommodations for student learning and testing.
When needed, develop and implement curriculum and collect and analyze student work in preparation for the MCAS Alternative Assessment.
Collaborate with school staff to support modifications in response to student needs.
Assist students transitioning to adult living services when appropriate.
Use regular assessments to measure student growth and understanding, analyze assessment data, and share conclusions appropriately.
Adapt instruction, services, plans, and assessments to make curriculum and supports accessible to students.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in support of student learning.
Reflect on practice, respond to feedback, collaborate with colleagues, and advise general education teachers and the school community on effective student learning experiences.