Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 3 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

Boston Public Schools is seeking an exceptional Elementary and Special Education teacher with an SEI endorsement for an inclusive classroom serving elementary students, including students with special needs and English Language Learners. The role supports the district’s goals of high expectations, equitable access to rigorous instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps. The position is a long-term substitute assignment expected to start on 11/2/2027 and end on 1/5/2027. Substitute teachers are hired as per diem substitutes and begin at the per diem rate of pay. The teacher will teach the elementary general curriculum in an inclusive setting and implement district learning goals aligned with state frameworks. The role includes providing small-group instruction to students with moderate to severe cognitive delays, developing and implementing IEP goals, providing accommodations, monitoring and reporting student progress, and collaborating with school staff. When needed, the teacher will develop curriculum and prepare student work for the MCAS Alternative Assessment. BPS seeks teachers who set ambitious learning goals, adjust instruction based on student understanding, communicate subject matter effectively, differentiate instruction, foster safe and respectful learning environments, engage families, reflect on practice, and contribute to collaborative professional learning.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree.
Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1–6 and an SEI Endorsement, or an 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.
Have current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
Moderate Disabilities PK–8 qualification.
Degree in Special Education.
Fluency in a BPS official language: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Certification in the core content subject area and Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s).

Responsibilities

Teach the elementary general curriculum in a setting inclusive of students with special needs and English Language Learners.
Implement district learning goals and objectives aligned with state frameworks, and identify 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 modifications in response to student needs.
Set ambitious learning goals, assess student understanding regularly, and adjust instruction as needed.
Create engaging, standards-aligned lessons and scaffold and differentiate instruction to support rigorous academic work and equitable participation.
Create and maintain a productive, safe, and respectful learning environment that values students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.