Elementary Special Education Teacher
About the Employer
Job Summary
Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional elementary and special education teacher with an SEA (Special Education Advocate) 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.
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.
Job Description
This is an anticipated long-term sub position that is expected to start on 11/12/2026 and end on 12/21/2026. 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
Reports To
Principal/Head of School
Core Competencies
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.
Communicating Content Knowledge
• I-A-1. Subject matter knowledge, I-A-4. Well-structured lessons.
Equitable & Effective Instruction
• II-A-3. Meeting diverse needs, II-A-2. Student engagement, II-B-1. Safe learning environment.
Cultural Proficiency
• II-C-1. Respects differences, II-C-2. Maintains a respectful environment.
Parent/Family Engagement
• III-A-1. Parent/family engagement
Professional Reflection & Collaboration
• IV-A-1. Reflective practice, IV-C-1. Professional collaboration
Qualifications - Required
Education Level: Hold a Bachelor's degree. Hold a Massachusetts teaching license in Elementary 1-6 and Moderate Disabilities PK-8. 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. SEI endorsement or ESL license for the appropriate grade level. 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's 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)).
Compensation
Please refer to https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under 'Employee Benefits and Policies') for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by unions and grade/step.
Note
The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the 'Schedule A' expanded learning time (ELT) agreement.
EEO Statement
Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.