Teacher - English and Moderate Disabilities​/Inclusion, Gr. 7-12; Long Term Substitute; SY

Join Boston Public Schools as a Long Term Substitute Teacher - English and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Grades 7-12 for the  school year. This position is expected to start immediately and conclude on 06/20/2025. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as per diem substitutes, even for long-term assignments, starting at the per diem rate of pay. For more information about becoming a BPS substitute, visit our website.

Boston Public Schools seeks a highly qualified Special Education English Inclusion Teacher dedicated to serving our diverse student body. We foster an environment of high expectations, equal access to instruction, and closing achievement gaps.

• Implement district learning goals aligned with state frameworks and identify access points for student portfolio development.
• Provide small-group instruction for students with moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress.
• Develop and implement IEP goals, and provide regular progress reports.
• Provide accommodations for learning and testing, develop curriculum, and prepare students for MCAS Alternative Assessments.
• Collaborate with staff to modify instruction and support student needs.
• Assist in transition planning to adult living services as appropriate.

Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, BPS prioritizes the following skills:

• Accountability for Student Achievement: Set high goals, assess understanding, and adjust instruction effectively.
• Communicating Content Knowledge: Demonstrate mastery and enthusiasm for content, connect to real-world applications, and convey material engagingly.
• Effective Instruction for Diversity: Differentiate instruction, foster engagement, and create a respectful classroom environment.
• Cultural Proficiency: Respect diverse backgrounds and promote inclusivity.
• Parent/Family Engagement: Build respectful relationships with families.
• Professional Reflection &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Reflect on practice, seek feedback, and collaborate with colleagues.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Massachusetts Teaching License in appropriate content area and Moderate Disabilities for the grade level.
• Meet all state and federal licensing requirements and be Highly Qualified.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. by the first day of employment.

• Experience in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education.
• ESL License or SEI Endorsement.
• Fluency in one of BPS's official languages (Spanish, Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali).
• Certification in subject area and Moderate Disabilities or ESL at the appropriate level.

BTU, Group I. For salary details, visit our website. The school day varies; some schools have extended hours under the "Schedule A" agreement.

BPS is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity policies.