Teacher - Dual Language Spanish SLIFE Native Language; Bilingual Education Endorsement Requir

Teacher
- Dual Language [Spanish] SLIFE Native Language (Bilingual Education Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Muniz Academy
- Boston, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)

• Job : 5815353
• Final date to receive applications: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

This position is located in a Spanish/English Dual Language school, so candidates must be bilingual and bi‑literate in [Spanish]. An English as a Second Language license at the appropriate level is highly preferred.

This is a teaching position in a classroom for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). The role is a Native Literacy teaching position, meaning candidates must be bilingual and biliterate in [Spanish] and hold licensure in the appropriate content area.

Students are all newcomer English Learners who are ages 9 or older, have ELD levels 1 or 2, are at least two years behind their grade level peers in native‑language literacy, and have limited or interrupted formal schooling. Students receive instruction in their native language while students in the SLIFE Multilingual program come from various linguistic backgrounds. Instruction is intensive literacy in the native language and age‑appropriate core content instruction in the native language.

Reports to: Principal/Head of Schools

• Teach:
  High Intensive Literacy in a SLIFE Native Literacy setting
• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using TERC Math Investigations Curriculum and Readers and Writers Workshop Model.
• Create a developmentally appropriate, child‑centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners’ needs through structured routines and positive behavioral interventions.
• Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum.
• Administer district mid‑year and end‑of‑year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Equitable & Effective Instruction
  • Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to 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.
• 4. Cultural Proficiency
  • Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
• 5. Parent/Family Engagement
  • Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
• 6. 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…