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Coordinator of Special Education (COSE) (0.4

FTE PART-TIME) (Long-Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
- Boston, Massachusetts

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Job : 5818509

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

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 8/22/2026 and end at the conclusion of the school year. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long‑term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. For further information about becoming a BPS sub, please refer to our website (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional Coordinator of Special Education (COSE) who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Reports To: Principal/Head of School and Office of Specialized Services (OSS) Assistant Directors

• Support the improvement of student outcomes and strengthen the engagement of families as partners.
• Collaborate with the Principal/Headmaster to:
  • provide a respectful and engaging school environment for all students.
  • ensure that students with disabilities participate in the general education environment with their non‑disabled peers per the IEP.
  • provide and/or arrange professional development and support for special education teachers and related service providers.
• Coordinate and support the continuum of settings and array of services for students with disabilities and students placed‑at‑risk.
• Serve as liaison to and coordinate the work of outside agencies providing services to students in those schools without a Student Development Coordinator.
• Engage families as partners in planning, problem solving, and provide assistance with school assignments.
• Support the development of culturally competent practice at all levels.
• Collaborate with the Principal/Headmaster in providing FAPE, LRE, and specialized instruction and services for students with disabilities, and differentiated instruction for all students.
• Provide support to special education teachers regarding research‑based and effective instructional and social‑emotional‑behavioral practices.
• Provide expertise and assistance regarding the implementation of Code of Conduct for students with disabilities.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of regulatory compliance.
• Process referrals for and chair all original, re‑evaluation, and emergency placement team meetings; develop Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for these students, including transition for students with disabilities beginning at age 14; secure parent signatures for these plans; chair annual review meetings until such time as the Boston School Committee has satisfied its bargaining obligations to have Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers chair the annual review meetings, and provide teachers and other service providers as appropriate with copies of IEPs at the beginning of each year and when changes occur thereafter.
• Consult with and support special education teachers and related service providers in their responsibilities to chair annual reviews and develop IEPs for these students when the Boston School Committee has satisfied its bargaining obligations to have Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers chair the annual review meetings.
• Chair team meetings for students with disabilities served in private placements who may be returning to Boston…