Stipend : RETELL Course Instructor; Sy

STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: RETELL Course Instructor (SY26-27)

Only current, eligible, licensed BPS employees whose current job status allows participation are eligible for this stipended position.

• The compensation is based solely on actual hours worked and reported. Instructors must accurately track and submit timesheets for instructional, preparation, grading, communication, and other approved course‑related work. Failure to submit required timesheets may result in delayed or reduced payment.

Reports to:

The Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education

Candidates must complete the mandatory training sessions held by DESE.

Training dates are listed below. All trainings are delivered via Zoom and require no travel.

Both new and returning instructors are required to complete an online module before the Zoom trainings. More information about the modules and registration deadlines can be found on the registration page.

If you have never taught the SEI Endorsement Course or your last teaching was before SY2021‑22, sign up for New Instructor Training.

• New Instructor #1:
  Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, 9:00 am–12:30 pm.
• New Instructor #2:
  Saturday, Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 am–12:30 pm.
• New Instructor #3:
  Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 9:00 am–12:30 pm.

If you have taught the course since SY2021‑22 but did NOT attend the SEI Instructor training in 2024 or 2025 and are NOT on the 2025‑26 Approved SEI Course Instructors list, sign up for Returning Instructor Training.

• Returning Instructor #1:
  Saturday, Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 am–11:30 pm online.
• Returning Instructor #2:
  Saturday, Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 am–11:30 pm online.

If you completed the SEI Instructor training in 2024 or 2025 and are currently on DESE's 2025‑26 Approved SEI Course Instructors list, you may attend:

• Best Practices Sharing Session for Current SEI Instructors – Friday, Sep 18, 2026, 4:00–5:30 pm, Online (Zoom). This optional session is informational only and does NOT qualify participants to teach the SEI Endorsement Course.

For questions regarding the DESE training, contact Diana Gentile:
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• Creating and managing the Zoom link for assigned course sections, when applicable.
• Delivering the DESE SEI Endorsement course in accordance with DESE requirements and course expectations.
• Facilitating all scheduled course sessions and maintaining a positive learning environment for participants.
• Maintaining attendance records for each live course session.
• Communicating with registered participants regarding course expectations, assignments, schedules, and attendance.
• Grading assignments and providing feedback through the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Monitoring participant progress and supporting successful course completion.
• Utilizing DESE‑provided course materials, including the syllabus, slide decks, and other instructional resources.
• Completing all instructor responsibilities required by DESE, OMME, and Boston Public Schools.
• Maintaining accurate records of all hours worked and submitting timesheets in accordance with OMME and BPS payroll deadlines.
• Recording and reporting all instructional, preparation, grading, participant communication, attendance, LMS management, and other approved course‑related hours to receive compensation.

Fall Semester

• Admin Course – Any Day (Instructor’s Choice): 4:30 PM–7:30 PM – 5 weeks.
• Wednesdays – 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 (backup).
• Thursdays – 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 (backup).
• Saturdays – 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 (backup).

OMME reserves the right to change schedules and/or cancel courses due to enrollment numbers and other factors.

Spring Semester

• Admin Course – Any Day (Instructor’s Choice): 4:30 PM–7:30 PM – 5 weeks.
• Mondays – 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7, 6/14 (backup).
• Wednesdays – 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9 (backup).
• Thursdays…