Elementary Special Education Teacher

About the Employer

Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 2 [Long-term Substitute] (Sy26-27)

Job Description

This is a long-term sub position that is expected to start on 10-07-2026 and end on 04-05-2027. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long-term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. For further information about becoming a BPS sub, please refer to our website (https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/old-homepage2/careers1/sub-central).

Job Summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional elementary and special education teacher with an SEA endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter.

Reports To

Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

Teach: Elementary General Curriculum in a Setting Inclusive of Students with Special Needs and English Language Learners (SEI)

Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in identifying access points for student portfolio development.
Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student individualized education plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.
Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required. If needed, develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS alternative assessment to assure progress and development.
Collaborate as a team member within the school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.

Core Competencies

Accountability for Student Achievement

Using the rubric of effective teaching, the Office of Human Capital has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess:
Accountability for student achievement (II-A-1. Quality of effort and work, II-D-2. High expectations, I-B-2. Adjustments to practice)
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
Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession

Communicating Content Knowledge

Equitable & Effective Instruction

Cultural Proficiency

Parent/Family Engagement

Professional Reflection & Collaboration

Qualifications - Required

Education Level

Hold a Bachelor's degree.
Hold a Massachusetts teaching license in Elementary 1-6 and Moderate Disabilities PK-8 and either SEA endorsement or ESL license for the appropriate grade level.
Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and highly qualified.
Ability to meet the standards of effective teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
Current authorization to work in the United States - candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred

Experience Teaching in Urban Schools

Degree in Special Education
BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all 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)).

The Boston Public Schools

In accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in our programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.