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

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher for grades K–8 to provide instruction to multilingual learners identified as English Learners. This is a long-term substitute assignment expected to run from December 7, 2026, through May 17, 2027. Substitute teachers are hired as per diem substitutes and begin at the per diem rate of pay. The teacher will plan and deliver instruction aligned with WIDA Instructional Standards and appropriate to students’ varying levels of English proficiency. The role includes collaboration with students’ content teachers and school instructional staff to support English language development across the four domains and address classroom learning needs. The teacher will use culturally relevant teaching practices, integrate technology, assist with ACCESS and other mandated assessments, and support transitions for students leaving ELL services. The role calls for high expectations for student achievement, equitable and effective instruction, cultural proficiency, family engagement, and ongoing professional reflection and collaboration. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School and is covered by BTU, Group I. School start and end times vary by school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level.
Complete state and federal guidelines 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.
Fluency in a language spoken in BPS, particularly Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Certification in a core content subject area and in Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s), 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 students’ English language development across all four domains and their classroom instructional needs.
Collaborate 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 assist with organizing ELL student transition meetings for students ready to transition out of ELL services.
Plan and deliver lessons aligned to WIDA Instructional Standards and appropriate to varying levels of English proficiency.
Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use effective, culturally relevant instructional practices.
Integrate technology into instruction and for personal productivity.
Use WIDA’s ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors.
Assist classroom teachers with mandated state and local assessments for English language 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, assess student understanding, and adjust instruction to support students in reaching goals.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction to support rigorous academic work and equitable student participation.
Create and maintain a respectful learning environment that values students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.