Teacher - Foreign Language [Spanish] (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be vacant by 08/22/2026. The current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the expected vacancy date. Hire confirmation is contingent upon the position becoming vacant, and the candidate may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position is not vacated by the start of the school year. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Foreign Language Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join its community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This role offers an opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. BPS teachers and leaders are committed to a vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap. BPS supports creativity and innovation, and respects teachers' skills and abilities.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Hold the appropriate valid Massachusetts Teaching License in the required foreign language at the appropriate grade level.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified according to NCLB.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools.
• 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.
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• 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 Foreign Language
• Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.
• Assesses students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks.
• Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires.
• Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards.
• Conveys content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation.
• Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
• Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Benefits

• Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level