Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 1 (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 09/02/2026. The hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and the candidate may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary and Special Education teacher with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable. This role is for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. 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. BPS supports creativity and innovation, and respects teachers' skills and abilities.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6 AND Moderate Disabilities PK-8
• 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
• Either SEI Endorsement OR ESL license for the appropriate grade level.
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.
• BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)

Responsibilities

• Teach Elementary 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.

Benefits

• The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level