Teacher - History Gr. 9-12 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27

Teacher
- History Gr. 9-12 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Newcomers Academy
- Boston, Massachusetts

Job : 5844105

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

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Traditional

THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 09/09/2026 and end on 03/01/2027. 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.

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional History Teacher with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of School

• Teach History in an SEI setting
• Core Competencies
  • Accountability for Student Achievement
    • (II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2. High Expectations, I-B-2. Adjustments to Practice)
    • 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.
    • Passionate and optimistic about students, content, and the teaching profession.
  • Communicating Content Knowledge
    • (I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons)
    • 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.
    • Conveys content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
  • Equitable & Effective Instruction
    • (II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment)
    • 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 participation.
    • Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued.
  • Cultural Proficiency
    • (II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment)
    • Actively creates and maintains an environment where students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
  • Parent/Family Engagement
    • (III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)
    • Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
  • Professional Reflection & Collaboration
    • (IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional 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 valid Massachusetts Teaching License in History or Political Science/Political Philosophy at the appropriate grade level and either SEI endorsement or dual certification in ESL.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States
  - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

• Experience teaching in urban schools
• Degree in History or related field
• Degree in Education
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value. BPS is particularly interested in candidates fluent in one of our official languages:
  Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following:
  Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade…