ESY - Wilson or Rules- Reading Instructor; Summer

ESY
- Wilson or Rules-Based Reading Instructor (Summer 2026)

Boston Public Schools Central Office
- Specialized Services
- Boston, Massachusetts

Job : 5556184

Final date to receive applications: Aug 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY.

Important Notice:
Mandatory Safety Care Certification for ESY Employment. To be eligible, a Safety Care Certification is required. You must present a valid certificate at your interview or provide proof of enrollment in Safety Care training no later than June 1, 2026. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the rescinding of your job offer. Safety Care Certification is a mandatory prerequisite for this position, and no compensation is provided for fulfilling this requirement.

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION:

Extended School Year (ESY) offers specialized services to students with disabilities. The IEP Team determines the need to minimize regression and recommends services.

Reports To: Site Coordinator, Director of Operations & Service Implementation, OSS representative. For questions, contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

You are committing to the entire duration of the program, which may involve working at different sites. Flexibility in location is an essential requirement.

The instructional hours for students are 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks from July 6 to August 7, 2026.

Teacher Responsibilities:

• Commit to working all 25 days of the program, including PD days.
• Work a 6‑hour day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks.
• Attend Mandatory Professional Development (PD) on TBD dates.
• Review IEPs to determine eligibility and service delivery for rules‑based reading services.
• Communicate directly with families to schedule services.
• Create and schedule groups according to student level of need.
• Complete Progress Reports per ESY 2026 guidelines.

• Review IEPs to determine service delivery for rules‑based reading services.
• Schedule and provide pull‑out instruction using the Wilson Reading System per IEP goals.
• Plan lessons for 1:1 or small group instruction.
• Communicate with families about transportation and scheduling.
• Coordinate with previous teachers to understand current level.
• Support classroom teachers as per Site Coordinator instructions.
• Prepare cognitively demanding lessons, assignments, and enrichment activities (planning outside regular hours).
• Differentiate instruction.
• Establish a productive learning environment and classroom culture.
• Supervise safe arrival and dismissal of all students.
• Maintain timely attendance and progress records.
• Consult with related service providers to address students' needs.
• Provide data, monitor and report progress to prevent regression.
• Complete progress reports for all students on caseload.
• Participate in all scheduled professional development.
• Engage as a partner in planning and problem‑solving.
• Assess students referred for summer IEP meetings; provide written assessment results or attend meetings.
• Provide support during arrival and dismissal as directed by the site coordinator.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Director of Operations & Service Implementation.
• Adhere to ESY handbook policy and ensure compliance across the site.

• Accountability for Student Achievement
  • Set ambitious learning goals and create cognitively demanding tasks.
  • Assess student understanding regularly and adjust instruction.
  • Display passion and optimism about students and teaching.
• Communicating Content Knowledge
  • Demonstrate mastery and enthusiasm for content area and pedagogy.
  • Show how content applies in real world and connects to standards.
  • Convey content creatively and engagingly aligned to standards.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction
  • Scaffold and differentiate instruction for rigorous academic work.
  • Use instructional practices that challenge and motivate all students.
  • Build a productive learning environment where every student is valued.
• Cultural Proficiency
  • Create and maintain an environment respectful of diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Parent/Family Engagement
  • Engage…