Teacher - Moderate Disabilities​/Applied Behavior Analysis; ABA; SEI Endorsement Anti

Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (SEI Endorsement Required)

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis Teacher with an SEI Endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. The position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be vacant by 06/30/2026. The current incumbent may rescind retirement, leave, or resignation up to the expected vacancy date. The hire is not confirmed until the position is vacated;

you may start the year as a Long‑Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of School

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:
Jun 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

• 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 when required; develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment.
• 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.

• 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.

• Education: 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.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by Boston Public Schools.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

• Experience…