Teacher - English as a Second Language (0.5FTE) and Moderate Disabilities (0.5FTE) [Learning Specialist] Gr. K-6 [Anticipated Vacancy] (Longterm Sub) (SY26-27)

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

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an ESL and Special Education/Moderate Disabilities Teacher for a long-term substitute role beginning 9/8/2026. Per diem pay applies, with potential vacancy as the school year begins.

The role involves providing ESL instruction to multilingual learners and supporting students with moderate disabilities within a collaborative, standards-based instructional framework. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School and requires strong collaboration with classroom

Qualifications

• Requires Massachusetts teaching credential with ESL endorsement.
• Experience with multilingual learners and special education settings preferred.
• Ability to plan standards-aligned lessons and monitor student progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL to multilingual learners (ELLs).
• Collaborate with content teachers to align language development with curricula.
• Assist with ACCESS administration and ELL student transitions.
• Plan lessons per WIDA standards and differentiate by proficiency.
• Incorporate technology for instruction and student productivity.
• Attend professional development on ELL instruction and teaching strategies.
• Support with district/state assessments for ELL students.

Skills

ESL instruction

ELL support

Collaboration

Technology integration

WIDA standards

Education

State teaching credential

ESL endorsement

Moderate Disabilities endorsement

Job description

Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 09/08/2026. 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.

THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 9/8/2026 nd end on 10/1/26. 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).

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Special Education/Moderate Disabilities Teacher

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language (ESL) and Special Education/Moderate Disabilities Teacher 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: English as a Second Language
• Provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners.
• Collaborate and communicate with the students' content teacher(s) to align instruction and support to both the students' English language development across all four domains and their classroom instructional needs (instructions, vocabulary, reading and writing support, and clarification of assignments).
• Collaborate and communicate with the school's instructional leadership team, instructional coaches, and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support and other forms of academic assistance.
• Assist with the oversight and delivery of ACCESS administration.
• Prepare for and assist with organization of ELL student transition meetings for those ready to transition out of ELL services.
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned to WIDA Instructional Standards and deliver appropriate lessons for varying levels of English proficiency.
• Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use effective and culturally-relevant instructional practices.
• Integrate technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and fluency using WIDA's ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors.
• Assist classroom teachers in the administration of all mandated state and local assessments for English language learners whenever appropriate.
• Attend district and state-sponsored professional development opportunities sufficient to stay current with changes in ELL instruction and improvements in ELL teaching strategies.

Moderate Disabilities

• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks,