Teacher - Social Studies, Gr. 9-12 (Long Term Substitute) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,900 - 55,350; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking an exceptional Social Studies Teacher for a long-term substitute position starting on 08/26/2026. The candidate will be responsible for teaching Social Studies while maintaining high standards of student achievement.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License and a Bachelor's degree, and will be committed to creating an equitable and engaging learning environment. Experience in urban schools is preferred. For more details, please visit our careers page.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Social Studies.
• Meet state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Studies courses effectively.
• Set and assess ambitious learning goals for all students.
• Create an equitable and engaging learning environment.
• Engage with families to support student learning.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Proficiency

Family Engagement

Professional Reflection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Valid Massachusetts Teaching License

Job description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 08/26/2026. 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 08/26/2026 and end on 11/30/2026. 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 (BPS) seeks an exceptional Social Studies 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 Social Studies
• Accountability for Student Achievement
  • 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
  • Assesses 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
• Communicating Content Knowledge
  • Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
  • Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
  • Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
• 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
• 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 with them in service of student learning
• 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.

Qualifications — Required

• Education: Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for the content and grade level in Social Studies
• 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 BPS 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.
• Hold either SEI Endorsement OR dual certification in ESL.
• 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, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole , 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)).

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn.

If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [e-mail].