Teacher - Severe Disabilities​/Autistic Programs; Long-Term Substitute; SY

Teacher - Severe Disabilities/[Autistic Programs] (Long-Term Substitute) (SY25-26)

BOS seeks an exceptional Special Education/Severe Disabilities [Autistic Strand]
Teacher
. This opportunity is for educators who want to make a difference. BPS values high expectations, equal access, and closing the achievement gap.

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, and identify access points for student portfolio development.
• Provide small‑group instruction to students with moderate to severe cognitive delays, ensuring understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
• Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and provide timely, regular progress reports.
• Provide needed accommodations for learning and testing; develop curriculum and analyze student work for MCAS Alternative Assessment to ensure progress.
• Collaborate as a team member to support other staff in responding to student needs for modification.
• Assist students’ transition to adult living services as appropriate.

• 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.
  • 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 students, content, and the teaching profession.
• Communicating Content Knowledge
  • Demonstrates mastery of, and enthusiasm for, the content area and the required pedagogy.
  • Shows how the subject matter applies in real‑world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards.
  • Conveys content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction
  • Scaffolds and differentiates instruction to enable all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
  • Uses instructional practices that challenge, motivate, and engage all students, facilitating equitable, active participation.
  • Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued.
• Cultural Proficiency
  • Actively creates a respectful environment for students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
• Parent/Family Engagement
  • Builds collaborative, respectful relationships with families to support student learning.
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration
  • Regularly reflects on practice, seeks, and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self‑awareness and commitment to continuous learning.
  • Participates in and contributes to a collaborative adult learning community.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts teaching license in severe disabilities (all levels).
• Hold an ESL license (appropriate level) or SEI endorsement.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Exhibit the BPS Standards of Effective Practice.
• Have current authorization to work in the United States before the first day of employment.

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in special education.
• Fluency in one of BPS’s official languages:
  Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Somali (adds value to classroom, school, and district culture).

BTU, Group I. Salary and benefits: refer to the Boston Public Schools HR portal for details. Salary listed by union and grade/step.