Teacher - Elementary, Gr. 1 (Long-Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional, highly qualified Elementary Teacher with an SEI endorsement to teach Grade 1 in an SEI setting. This is a long-term substitute assignment expected to start immediately and continue through January 4, 2027. Substitute teachers are hired as per diem substitutes and begin at the per diem rate of pay, including when assigned to long-term placements. The teacher will join a community committed to high expectations for achievement, equitable access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps. BPS describes its environment as supportive of teacher creativity and innovation and respectful of teachers’ skills and abilities. The position focuses on delivering an interdisciplinary elementary curriculum aligned with state curricular frameworks and district learning goals. The teacher will foster a structured, developmentally appropriate, child-centered classroom that supports positive relationships and behavioral expectations, and will administer district assessments. The role also emphasizes student achievement, effective and equitable instruction, cultural proficiency, family engagement, and ongoing reflection and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1–6.
Meet all 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.
Degree in Education.
SEI endorsement or dual certification in ESL.
Fluency in one of BPS’ official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
For core content teachers, certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s).

Responsibilities

Teach elementary students in a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) setting.
Provide an interdisciplinary course of study integrating reading, writing, and analytical skills in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
Implement district learning goals and objectives using district-supported curriculum as outlined in the District Curriculum Universal Accommodation Plan.
Create a developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment with positive behavioral expectations, structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions suited to learners’ needs.
Establish classroom structures that value positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum.
Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.
Set ambitious learning goals, use cognitively demanding tasks, assess student understanding, and adjust instruction to help students meet learning goals.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction so all students can engage in complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
Create a safe, productive learning environment that motivates students, supports equitable participation, and values students’ diverse backgrounds and identities.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
Reflect on teaching practice, seek and respond to feedback, pursue continuous learning, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.