Teacher - English as a Second Language, Gr. K-8 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for grades K–8 to provide instruction and support to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners. The position is a long-term substitute assignment expected to run from October 28, 2026, through June 23, 2027. Substitute teachers are hired as per diem substitutes and begin at the per diem rate of pay, including when placed in long-term assignments. The teacher will deliver lessons aligned with WIDA Instructional Standards and appropriate to students’ varying levels of English proficiency. The role involves coordinating with content teachers, instructional leaders, coaches, administrators, classroom teachers, students, and families to support students’ English development and academic needs. The position is part of a school community committed to high expectations, equitable access to instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps. The teacher reports to the Principal/Head of School.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level.
Meet state and federal requirements to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching described in the posting.
Have authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Ability to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English in school.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an urban setting.
Fluency in one or more BPS official languages: Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Certification in the teacher’s core content subject area and in Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade levels, or both.

Responsibilities

Provide English as a Second Language 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 needs, including vocabulary, reading and writing support, and assignment clarification.
Work with the school’s instructional leadership team, instructional coaches, and administration to ensure English Learners receive language support and other academic assistance.
Assist with oversight and delivery of ACCESS administration.
Prepare for and help organize transition meetings for English Learners ready to transition out of ELL services.
Plan and deliver lessons aligned with WIDA Instructional Standards and suitable for varying levels of English proficiency.
Use culturally relevant instructional practices and demonstrate cultural proficiency.
Integrate technology as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
Use the WIDA ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors fluently and effectively.
Assist classroom teachers with mandated state and local assessments for English Learners when appropriate.
Attend district- and state-sponsored professional development to stay current with ELL instruction and teaching strategies.
Set ambitious learning goals, create cognitively demanding tasks, assess student understanding, and adjust instruction to support student achievement.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction so students can engage in complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
Create a safe, productive learning environment where students are engaged, participate equitably, and are valued.
Build collaborative, respectful relationships with families in support of student learning.
Reflect on teaching practice, seek and respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.