Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 1 (SEI Endorsement Required) [Anticipated Vacancy] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary and Special Education teacher with an SEI endorsement to join our community of educators. This anticipated vacancy aims to support high expectations and close achievement gaps for diverse learners.

The ideal candidate will teach Elementary General Curriculum with SEI students and will collaborate with a team to implement district and state goals. Strong assessment, IEP development, and inclusive instruction are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Massachusetts Teaching License in Elementary 1-6 and Moderate Disabilities PK-8 with SEI or ESL endorsement.
• Must meet standards of effective teaching and be authorized to work in the United States by start date.
• Experience teaching in urban schools is preferred.
• Highly Qualified status per Boston Public Schools standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach Elementary General Curriculum including students with Special Needs and English Language Learners (SEI).
• Implement district goals aligned with state frameworks and identify access points for portfolio development.
• Provide small-group instruction for students with moderate to severe cognitive delays; monitor progress in the general curriculum.
• Develop and implement IEPs and provide timely progress reports on student development.
• Provide accommodations and, if needed, develop curriculum and MCAS Alternative Assessment prep.
• Collaborate with staff to support student needs for modification.

Skills

SEI endorsement

IEPs

Small-group instruction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts Teaching License: Elementary 1-6; Moderate Disabilities PK-8; SEI/ESL endorsement

Job description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 10/01/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary and Special Education 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 the vision of 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 and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Reports To: Principal/Head of School

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.

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

• Accountability for Student Achievement
• Accountability for Student Achievement
• Accountability for Student Achievement
• 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

• Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort
• Assess students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks
• Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession

(I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons)

Equitable & Effective Instruction

• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation
• Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community

(II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment)

Cultural Proficiency

• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected

(II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment)

Parent/Family Engagement

• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration

(III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)

Professional Reflection & Collaboration

• Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

(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 AND either SEI Endorsement OR ESL license for the appropriate grade level.
• 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.
• 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' 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)).

Terms:

BTU, Group I

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

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.

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