Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Resource (SEI Endorsement Required) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Teacher for Moderate Disabilities to join the Boston Public Schools. This anticipated vacancy requires an SEI Endorsement and a commitment to providing quality education to students with diverse needs.

The role involves implementing educational goals, providing small-group instruction, and collaborating with staff to maintain a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
• Hold either an ESL License or SEI Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Implement district learning goals in alignment with state frameworks.
• Provide small-group instruction to students with cognitive delays.
• Write and implement goals consistent with student IEPs.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Differentiated learning experiences

Data assessment analysis

Effective communication skills

Ability to build collaborative relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities

ESL License or SEI Endorsement

Job description

Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Resource (SEI Endorsement Required) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Henderson K-12 Inclusion – Boston, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5746440
• Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by the end of the school year. 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.

BPS seeks an exceptional Special Education/Resource Room teacher with an SEI Endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. In BPS, teachers and leaders are committed to a vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, and closing the achievement gap among subgroups.

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, 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; develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for the MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development.
• Collaborate as a team member within the school building to support other staff members in responding to student needs for modification.
• Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult living services where appropriate.

Core Competencies

• Accountability for Student Achievement
  • Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, uses instructional and clinical practices that reflect high expectations, engages all students in learning.
  • Consistently defines high expectations for student learning goals and behavior.
  • Assesses student learning regularly using a variety of assessments to measure growth and understanding.
  • Effectively analyzes data from assessments, draws conclusions, and shares them appropriately.
• Communicating Professional Knowledge
  • Exhibits strong knowledge of child development and how students learn and behave, designing effective and rigorous plans for support with measurable outcomes.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of students’ developmental levels by providing differentiated learning experiences and support that enable all students to progress toward intended outcomes.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction
  • Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
  • Uses instructional and clinical practices that challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate active participation.
  • Consistently adapts instruction, services, plans, and assessments to make curriculum and supports accessible to all students.
• Cultural Proficiency
  • Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
• Parent/Family Engagement
  • Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
  • Provides parents with clear expectations for student learning behavior and/or wellness, sharing strategies to promote learning and development at school and home.
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration
  • Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self‑awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
  • Consistently collaborates with colleagues through shared planning and/or informal conversation to analyze student performance and development, and to plan appropriate interventions.
  • Provides advice and expertise to general education teachers and the school community to support the creation of effective academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning experiences for students.

Qualifications (Required)

• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
• Hold either an ESL License at the appropriate level or an SEI Endorsement.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice.
• Hold current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education.
• Fluency in one of BPS’ official languages (Spanish, Creole CID, Creole Haitian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali).
• Certified in content area and, where possible, in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language.

Terms: BTU, Group I

Position Type: Innovation

Salary information is listed by union and grade step on the BPS website.

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