Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 2 [Long-Term Substitute] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional, highly qualified Elementary and Special Education teacher with an SEI endorsement for an inclusive Grade 2 classroom serving students with special needs and English Language Learners. This is a long-term substitute assignment expected to run from October 19, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Substitute teachers are hired as per diem substitutes and begin at the per diem rate, including those placed in long-term assignments. The teacher will deliver elementary general curriculum, implement district learning goals aligned with state frameworks, and provide instruction and supports that enable all students to make progress. The role includes small-group instruction for students with moderate to severe cognitive delays, implementation of IEP goals, accommodations, progress reporting, and collaboration with school staff. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School. BPS seeks teachers who set ambitious goals, communicate content effectively, differentiate instruction, create respectful and engaging learning environments, partner with families, and reflect on and collaborate to improve their practice. Preferred qualifications include urban-school teaching experience and a degree in Special Education. BPS values linguistic diversity and is particularly interested in candidates fluent in one of its official languages.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6.
Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities PK-8.
SEI Endorsement or ESL license for the appropriate grade level.
Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Ability to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
Degree in Special Education.
Fluency in a BPS official language: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Certification in the teacher’s core content subject area and in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s).

Responsibilities

Teach elementary general curriculum in an inclusive setting serving students with special needs and English Language Learners.
Implement district learning goals and objectives aligned with state frameworks, including identifying access points for student portfolio development.
Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with moderate to severe cognitive delays to support understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.
Provide accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
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 responses to student needs for modification.
Set ambitious learning goals, assess student understanding, and adjust instruction to help students meet goals.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction, engage students in rigorous academic work, and foster equitable participation in a safe and productive classroom.
Respect students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges, and build collaborative relationships with families.
Reflect on practice, respond to feedback, pursue continuous learning, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.