Teacher - Moderate Disabilities​/Applied Behavior Analysis; ABA), Gr. 4-5; SEI Endorsement Requi

Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Gr. 4-5 (SEI Endorsement Required) [Anticipated Vacancy] (SY26-27)

This position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be vacant by 08/22/2026. The current incumbent has the right to rescind retirement, leave, or resignation until the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long‑Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

Boston Public Schools (BPS) 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. BPS is committed to high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap among subgroups.

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 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 to assure progress and development.
• 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 so all students can do complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
  • Uses instructional practices that 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.
• 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.

• 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 BPS.
• Current authorization to work in the United States (authorization by first day of employment).

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education.
• Fluency in one of BPS's official languages:
  Spanish,…