Teacher - Early Childhood and Moderate Disabilities​/Inclusion, Gr. K1; Long Term Substitute; S

Teacher - Early Childhood and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. K1 (Long Term Substitute) (SY25-26)

THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 1/06/2026 and end on 6/22/2026. 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://).

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Early Childhood and Special Education
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.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of school

• Teach Early Childhood General Curriculum in a setting inclusive of students with Special Needs and English Language Learners (SEI)
• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in 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 when required. If needed, develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development.
• Collaborate as a team member within the school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.

• Accountability for Student Achievement: sets ambitious learning goals, assesses regularly, takes ownership of adjustments.
• Communicating Content Knowledge: demonstrates mastery, connects to real‑world, conveys engagingly.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction: differentiates and scaffolds, ensures rigorous work, builds productive environment.
• Cultural Proficiency: creates respectful environment respecting diverse backgrounds.
• Parent/Family Engagement: engages families, builds respectful relationships.
• Professional Reflection &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  reflects, seeks feedback, demonstrates commitment to growth.

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities (PK‑8) AND Early Childhood.
• 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 Boston Public Schools.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Hold either SEI Endorsement OR ESL License (PK‑6).
• Degree in Special Education.
• Fluency in one of BPS's official languages:
  Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• Preferred certification in both Moderate Disabilities and English as a Second Language (appropriate grade levels).

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

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