Teacher - English as a Second Language, Gr. K-3 (Anticipated Vacancy) (Longterm Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy for a Long-Term Substitute English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher for grades K-3, expected to begin on the first day of school and end on February 7th, 2027. All substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long-term assignments. Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks a highly qualified and knowledgeable ESL Teacher to join its community. BPS is committed to high expectations for achievement, equal access to instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap. The district supports creativity, innovation, and respects teachers' skills and abilities.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor's degree.
Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level.
Complete 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.
Able to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an urban setting.
Dual certification in Moderate Disabilities.
Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
Core content teachers 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

Provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners.
Collaborate and communicate with students’ content teachers to align instruction and support English language development across all four domains and classroom instructional needs.
Collaborate and communicate with the school’s instructional leadership team, instructional coaches, and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support and academic assistance.
Assist with the oversight and delivery of ACCESS administration.
Prepare for and assist with the organization of ELL student transition meetings for those ready to transition out of ELL services.
Plan and deliver lessons aligned to WIDA Instructional Standards for varying levels of English proficiency.
Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use effective and culturally-relevant instructional practices.
Integrate technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
Demonstrate an understanding of and fluency using WIDA’s ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors.
Assist classroom teachers in the administration of all mandated state and local assessments for English language learners whenever appropriate.
Attend district and state-sponsored professional development opportunities to stay current with changes in ELL instruction and teaching strategies.