Teacher - Physical Education, Gr. K-6 Long Term Sub; SY

Teacher - Physical Education, Gr. K-6 [Long Term Sub] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Mather Elementary – Boston, Massachusetts

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

Posted:
May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Job Details

This is a long‑term substitute position expected to begin on 09/08/2026 and end on 01/04/2027. Substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even in long‑term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. Refer to our website for further information.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education.
• Core Competencies:
  • Accountability for Student Achievement – accountability for student achievement, quality of effort and work, high expectations, adjustments to practice.
  • Communicating Content Knowledge – subject matter knowledge, well‑structured lessons.
  • Equitable & Effective Instruction – meeting diverse needs, student engagement, safe learning environment.
  • Cultural Proficiency – respects differences, maintains a respectful environment.
  • Parent/Family Engagement – engage with families and build collaborative relationships.
  • Professional Reflection & Collaboration – reflective practice, professional collaboration.

Qualifications – Required

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Physical Education at the appropriate level.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and highly qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – must have by the first day of employment.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Fluent in one of BPS’s official languages:
  Spanish, Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
• Certification in core content and proficiency in Moderate Disabilities or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade levels.

Boston Public Schools is committed to nondiscrimination and does not tolerate retaliation, bias‑based intimidation, or harassment.

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119, Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).