Teacher - Mathematics, Gr. K-8 (Long Term Substituted) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Mathematics Teacher with an SEI endorsement to teach mathematics in an SEI setting and support students in grades K–8. The role is a long-term substitute assignment expected to start immediately and end on 11/30/2026. All substitutes are hired as per diem substitutes and begin at the per diem rate of pay. BPS teachers and leaders work toward high expectations for achievement, equitable access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps. The district describes its environment as one that supports creativity and innovation and respects teachers’ skills and abilities. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Massachusetts Teaching License in Mathematics at the appropriate grade level.
SEI endorsement or dual certification in ESL.
Meet 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
Fluency in one or more BPS official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s).

Responsibilities

Teach mathematics in an SEI setting.
Set ambitious learning goals, create cognitively demanding tasks, and maintain the belief that all students can master challenging material.
Assess student understanding regularly and adjust instruction as needed to meet learning goals.
Demonstrate mastery of mathematics content and its pedagogy, connect subject matter to real-world settings and other content areas, and convey content in engaging ways aligned with standards.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction so students can participate in complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
Use instructional practices that challenge, motivate, and engage students and support equitable participation.
Build a productive, safe learning environment in which students participate and feel valued.
Respect students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in support of student learning.
Reflect on teaching practice, seek and respond to feedback, and contribute to collaborative professional learning.