Teacher - Elementary, Gr. 6 (Long-Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary Teacher with an SEI endorsement to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is a long-term substitute position starting 10/13/2026 and ending 10/26/26, hired at per diem pay.

Reports to the Principal/Head of School and supports high expectations for all students in an SEI setting. We value educators who engage students with interdisciplinary instruction, align with district goals, and establish positive relationships in a

Qualifications

• Elementary teacher with SEI endorsement.
• Per diem substitute position, long-term substitute arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Interdisciplinary instruction integrating reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Implement district curriculum and assessment practices.
• Create a developmentally appropriate classroom environment with positive behavior expectations.
• Establish classroom structure with positive relationships through intentional curriculum.
• Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments per district guidelines.

Skills

Accountability for Student Achievement

High Expectations

Assessment of Understanding

Adjustments to Practice

Education

SEI Endorsement

Job description

THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 10/13/2026 and end on 10/26/26. 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). Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Elementary 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 Teacher in an SEI setting

• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using district supported curriculum as outlined in the District Curriculum Universal Accommodation Plan.
• Create developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners' needs through structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions.
• Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum
• Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.

Core Competencies:

Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources 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)

• 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