K1 (SEI Endorsement Required) (Anticipated Vacancy)(One Year Only) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be vacant by 06/30/2026. The current incumbent has rights to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the expected vacancy date. Hire confirmation is contingent upon the position becoming vacant, and the candidate may start as a Long-Term Substitute if the position is not vacant by the start of the school year. This vacancy is due to a one-year long-term leave of absence, and the educator on leave retains attachment rights. Hired candidates may be excessed or non-renewed for the following school year, as the position is for one year only. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable. This role offers an opportunity to serve in an environment where efforts matter, with a commitment to high expectations, equal access to instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap. BPS supports creativity, innovation, and respects teachers' skills and abilities.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor's degree.
Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities (PK-8) AND Early Childhood AND either SEI Endorsement OR ESL License (PK-6).
Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Teach Early Childhood General Curriculum in a setting inclusive of students with Special Needs and English Language Learners (SEI)
Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in identifying access points for student portfolio development.
Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.
Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
If needed, develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development.
Collaborate as a team member within the school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.