ESL & Moderate Disabilities Substitute: Impactful Long-Term

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language and Special Education/Moderate Disabilities Teacher to join a community dedicated to high achievement, equity, and innovation. This long-term substitute position supports ELL and students with moderate disabilities, reporting to the Principal/Head of School.

Start date is 09/08/2026 with end date 04/16/2027. The role emphasizes collaboration with classroom teachers, adherence to WIDA standards, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities at the appropriate grade level.
• Complete state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching as outlined by Boston Public Schools.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• Able to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English in school.
• Experience teaching in an urban setting (preferred).
• BPS values linguistic diversity and welcomes candidates fluent in languages other than English (preferred).
• In order to best serve all students, certification in the subject area and one or both of: Moderate Disabilities, ESL (at appropriate grade levels) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach English as a Second Language to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners.
• Collaborate with content teachers to align instruction for English language development and classroom needs.
• Coordinate with instructional leadership to ensure language support for ELL students.
• Assist with ACCESS administration and ELL transition meetings.
• Deliver lessons aligned to WIDA standards for varying English proficiency levels.
• Demonstrate culturally proficient instructional practices and integrate technology for learning.
• Support administration with required state and local assessments for ELL students.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts Teaching License ESL

Massachusetts Teaching License Moderate Disabilities

Job description

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language and Special Education/Moderate Disabilities Teacher to join a community dedicated to high achievement, equity, and innovation. This long-term substitute position supports ELL and students with moderate disabilities, reporting to the Principal/Head of School.

Start date is 09/08/2026 with end date 04/16/2027. The role emphasizes collaboration with classroom teachers, adherence to WIDA standards, and ongoing professional