Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Resource Long-Term Substitute; SY Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Resource [Long-Term Substitute] (SY25-26)

Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Resource [Long-Term Substitute] (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Special Education/Resource Room teacher with an SEI 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. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity, innovation and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

Implement district learning goals and objectives, aligning with state frameworks, and identify 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 to support other staff members in responding to student needs for modification.
Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult living services where appropriate.

Core Competencies

Accountability for Student Achievement – Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, uses instructional and clinical practices that reflect high expectations, engages all students in learning, assesses student learning regularly using a variety of assessments to measure growth and understanding, effectively analyzes data, and shares conclusions appropriately.

Communicating Professional Knowledge – Exhibits strong knowledge of child development, designs effective and rigorous support plans with measurable outcomes, demonstrates differentiated learning experiences that enable all students to progress toward intended outcomes.

Equitable & Effective Instruction – Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued, uses instructional and clinical practices that challenge, motivate, and engage all students, consistently adapts instruction, services, plans, and assessments to make curriculum and supports accessible.

Cultural Proficiency – Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.

Parent/Family Engagement – Engages with families, builds collaborative, respectful relationships, consistently provides parents with clear expectations and strategies to promote learning and development at school and home.

Professional Reflection & Collaboration – Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, demonstrates self‑awareness and commitment to continuous learning, collaborates with colleagues to plan interventions, and provides advice and expertise to general education teachers and the school community.

Qualifications – Required

Education:

Hold a bachelor’s degree.
Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
Hold either an ESL License at the appropriate level or SEI Endorsement.
Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice 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; candidates who speak another language, particularly Spanish, Creole…


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Teacher - Moderate Disabilities​/Resource Long-Term Substitute; SY

Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Resource Long-Term Substitute; SY