Teacher - Dual Language Spanish English Language Arts Long -Term Substitute; SY

Teacher - Dual Language [Spanish] English Language Arts [Long
-Term Substitute] (SY25-26)

Join the Boston Public Schools community as a Long-Term Substitute in a Dual Language setting. This position starts on 02/02/2026 and ends on 06/26/2026. All substitute teachers are hired at the per diem rate.

This teaching role requires bilingual, bi-literate Spanish and English proficiency. An English as a Second Language license at the appropriate level is highly preferred.

Reports to:

Principal / Head of Schools

• Teach English Language Arts in a Dual Language setting.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives in alignment with state frameworks and identify access points for student portfolio development.
• Provide small‑group instruction to students with moderate to severe cognitive delays, ensuring understanding and progress.
• Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and deliver timely, regular progress reports.
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required; develop and implement curriculum and collect and analyze student work in preparation for the MCAS Alternative Assessment.
• Collaborate as a team member within the school building to support staff members in responding to student needs for modification.
• Assist students in transitioning to adult living services as appropriate.

• Accountability for Student Achievement:
  Set ambitious learning goals, assess students regularly, and adjust instruction to reach goals.
• Communicating Content Knowledge:
  Demonstrate mastery of content area and pedagogy, connect to real‑world settings, and convey content creatively and engagingly.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction:
  Scaffold and differentiate instruction for rigorous academic work, foster equitable, active student participation, and build a productive learning environment.
• Cultural Proficiency:
  Create and maintain an environment that respects students’ diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Parent / Family Engagement:
  Engage with families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
• Professional Reflection &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and participate in a collaborative adult learning community.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by Boston Public Schools.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Dual certification in ESL.
• Degree in Education.
• Fluency in one of BPS’s official languages:
  Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
• Core content teacher certification in subject area PLUS one of:
  Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (appropriate grade level).

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