Teacher - Elementary, Gr. 5 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

10h

About The Position

The Blackstone Community K-6 School is seeking motivated educators that demonstrate a deep commitment to school improvement. The Blackstone is a vibrant learning community of nearly 600 students who come from neighborhoods across Boston. Our students speak eight or more languages and represent a rich tapestry of cultures, identities, and lived experiences. Each child brings brilliance, potential, and a powerful story—and it is our shared responsibility to ensure they are seen, valued, and supported every day. At the Blackstone Community School, we empower one another to learn, grow, succeed, and become our best selves. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and we believe that when educators feel supported, challenged, and inspired, students thrive. We are deeply committed to building the conditions that allow every student—and every educator—to shine. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary Teacher with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6 and hold an SEI endorsement or a dual certification in ESL.
• 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 as outlined above.
• 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 Education.
• Moderate Disabilities license.
• 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 Teacher in an SEI setting
• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using district supported curriculum as outlined in the District Curriculum Universal Accommodation Plan.
• Create developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners' needs through structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions.
• Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum
• Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time