Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 2 (Anticipated Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)
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. The position is an anticipated long-term substitute assignment expected to run from November 2, 2026, through April 5, 2027. All substitutes are hired as per diem substitutes and begin at the per diem rate of pay, including those placed in long-term assignments. The role reports to the Principal/Head of School. The teacher will deliver elementary general curriculum in an inclusive setting and implement district learning goals aligned with state frameworks. The role includes identifying access points for student portfolio development, providing small-group instruction for students with moderate to severe cognitive delays, and writing and implementing IEP goals and objectives. The teacher will provide accommodations for learning and testing, report regularly on student progress, and, if needed, develop curriculum and prepare student work for the MCAS Alternative Assessment. The teacher will collaborate with school staff to address student needs and modifications, engage families in support of student learning, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community. BPS expects teachers to set ambitious goals, regularly assess student understanding and adjust instruction, communicate content effectively, differentiate instruction, build a safe and inclusive classroom, respect students’ diverse backgrounds, and reflect on their practice and pursue ongoing development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6.
- Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities PK-8.
- SEI Endorsement or an ESL license for the appropriate grade level.
- Meet 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 one or more BPS official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
- Certification in the teacher’s core content subject area and Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s), or both.
Responsibilities
- Teach the 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, and identify 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 student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.
- Provide required accommodations for student learning and testing.
- If needed, develop and implement curriculum and collect and analyze student work in preparation for the MCAS Alternative Assessment.
- Collaborate with school staff to help address student needs for instructional modification.
- Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in support of student learning.
- Reflect regularly on teaching practice, respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.
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