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, highly qualified English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher to support multilingual learners identified as English Learners in grades K–8. The role provides ESL instruction and collaborates with content teachers, school instructional leaders, coaches, and administrators to support students’ English language development and classroom learning. Lessons should align with WIDA Instructional Standards and address students’ varying levels of English proficiency. The position is a long-term substitute assignment expected to run from November 9, 2026, through April 12, 2027. Substitute teachers are hired per diem 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. BPS promotes high expectations, equal access to rigorous instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps, in an environment that supports teacher creativity and innovation. School start and end times and school-day lengths vary; some schools have extended days through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time agreement.

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.
Ability to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching described in the posting.
Current 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.
Ability to speak another language; BPS particularly values fluency in Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
For core content teachers, BPS prefers certification in the subject area and in Moderate Disabilities and/or ESL at the appropriate grade level(s).

Responsibilities

Provide 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, as well as classroom instructional needs such as vocabulary, reading and writing support, and assignment clarification.
Collaborate with the school 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 exit ELL services.
Plan and deliver lessons aligned with WIDA Instructional Standards and appropriate to varying levels of English proficiency.
Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use effective, culturally relevant instructional practices.
Integrate technology into classroom instruction and personal productivity.
Use WIDA’s ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors fluently and demonstrate understanding of them.
Assist classroom teachers with administering mandated state and local assessments for English Learners, when appropriate.
Attend district- and state-sponsored professional development to stay current with changes in ELL instruction and teaching strategies.
Set ambitious learning goals, create cognitively demanding tasks, regularly assess understanding, and adjust instruction to support student achievement.
Differentiate and scaffold instruction, engage students in rigorous academic work, and build a safe, productive, and inclusive learning environment.
Respect students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges; engage families in collaborative, respectful relationships that support learning.
Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, pursue continuous learning, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.