Teacher - Moderate Disabilities​/Applied Behavior Analysis; ABA Gr. K0​/K1; Long-Term Substitute

Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Gr. K0/K1 (Long-Term Substitute) (SY26-27) Job Description

This is a long‑term substitute position. The teacher is expected to begin on 02 September 2026 and finish on 01 June 2027. Substitute teachers are hired as per‑diem employees.

We seek an exceptional Special Education teacher with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and an SEI Endorsement to join our Maryland school community.

• Implement district learning goals and objectives, aligning with state frameworks, and identify access points for student portfolio development.
• Provide small‑group instruction to students with moderate to severe cognitive delays, ensuring comprehension and progress in the general curriculum.
• Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP); provide timely and regular progress reports.
• Provide necessary accommodations for student learning and testing; when required, develop and implement curriculum and analyze student work in preparation for the MCAS Alternative Assessment.
• Collaborate with other staff members to support students’ needs for modification within the school building.
• Assist students transitioning to adult living services where appropriate.

• Accountability for Student Achievement
  • Sets ambitious learning goals for all students and models how to master challenging material through effective effort.
  • Assesses students’ understanding regularly and adjusts instruction to reach goals.
  • Passionate and optimistic about students, content, and the teaching profession.
• Communicating Content Knowledge
  • Demonstrates mastery and enthusiasm for the content area and required pedagogy.
  • Shows how the subject matter applies in real‑world settings and connects to standards.
  • Conveys content in creative and engaging ways aligned to standards.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction
  • Scaffolds and differentiates instruction to support complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
  • Uses instructional practices that motivate and engage all students.
  • Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued.
• Cultural Proficiency
  • Creates and maintains an environment that respects diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
• Parent/Family Engagement
  • Engages families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships to support student learning.
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration
  • Reflects on practice, seeks 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 Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
• Hold either an ESL License or an SEI Endorsement at the appropriate level.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines for licensure and be Highly Qualified.
• Meet Boston Public Schools’ Standards of Effective Teaching.
• Be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education.
• Fluency in one of the district’s official languages:
  Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
• Preferred certification in Both Moderate Disabilities and English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level.

School start and end times vary. Some schools have a longer day under the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time agreement.

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

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