Teacher - Mathematics and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 5-6 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks a highly qualified Special Education Math Inclusion Teacher with an SEI endorsement to support students in grades 5–6. The teacher will implement district learning goals aligned with state frameworks and provide instruction that helps students access the general curriculum. The role includes supporting students with moderate to severe cognitive delays, implementing IEP goals, providing accommodations, and collaborating with school staff and families to support student learning. This is a long-term substitute assignment expected to run from November 3, 2026, through December 16, 2026. All substitutes are hired as per diem substitutes and begin at the per diem rate of pay. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School. BPS teachers are expected to promote high expectations, equitable access to instruction, academic proficiency, and the closing of achievement gaps. The school environment supports teacher creativity and innovation and values teachers’ skills and abilities. BPS identifies core teacher competencies in student achievement, content knowledge, equitable and effective instruction, cultural proficiency, family engagement, and professional reflection and collaboration. Teachers are expected to set ambitious learning goals, assess student understanding, differentiate and scaffold instruction, create a safe and engaging classroom, respect students’ diverse backgrounds and identities, build collaborative relationships with families, and contribute to a professional learning community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Massachusetts teaching license in the appropriate content area and Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Ability to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
ESL license at the appropriate level or SEI endorsement.
Degree in Special Education.
Fluency in one of BPS’ official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Core content teachers are preferred to be certified in their subject area and in Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level, or both.

Responsibilities

Implement district learning goals and objectives aligned with state frameworks, including identifying access points for student portfolio development.
Provide small-group instruction to students with moderate to severe cognitive delays to support understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.
Provide accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
When needed, develop and implement curriculum and collect and analyze student work in preparation for the MCAS Alternative Assessment.
Collaborate with school staff to support responses to students’ needs for modifications.
Assist students with transition to adult living services as appropriate.
Set ambitious learning goals, assess student understanding, and adjust instruction to help students meet goals.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction to support rigorous academic work and equitable student participation.
Create and maintain a productive, safe, and respectful learning environment that values students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
Engage with families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
Reflect on teaching practice, seek and respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.