Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Resource [Long-Term Substitute] [Anticipated Vacancy] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks a highly qualified Special Education/Resource Room teacher with an SEI Endorsement to support students with moderate to severe cognitive delays. The role focuses on helping students access and progress in the general curriculum through small-group instruction, individualized supports, accommodations, and collaboration with school staff and families. The teacher is expected to uphold high expectations, promote equitable access to instruction, and support academic proficiency for all students. This is a long-term substitute assignment expected to run from February 8, 2027, through June 30, 2027. Substitute teachers are hired as per-diem substitutes and begin at the per-diem rate of pay. The teacher implements learning goals aligned with district objectives and state frameworks; develops and implements IEP goals and objectives; monitors student development and provides regular progress reports; and, as needed, develops curriculum and prepares student work for the MCAS Alternative Assessment. The position also involves supporting students’ transitions to adult living services where appropriate, collaborating with colleagues on student modifications, engaging families, and reflecting on and improving instructional practice. BPS seeks educators who establish ambitious learning goals, assess and analyze student progress, differentiate instruction, create safe and respectful learning environments, value students’ diverse backgrounds and identities, and collaborate effectively with families and colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
Either an ESL License at the appropriate level or an SEI Endorsement.
Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice 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.
Degree in Special Education.
Fluency in a BPS official language: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
For core content teachers, certification in their subject area and one or both of Moderate Disabilities or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade levels.

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’ 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 address student needs for modifications.
Assist students in transitioning to adult living services where appropriate.
Set ambitious learning goals and use varied assessments to measure student growth and understanding.
Analyze assessment data, draw conclusions, and share findings appropriately.
Differentiate learning experiences and adapt instruction, services, plans, and assessments to support student access and progress.
Create and maintain a productive, safe, respectful, and collaborative learning environment in which students participate and are valued.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in support of student learning and development.
Reflect on practice, respond to feedback, collaborate with colleagues, and provide expertise to general education teachers and the school community.