Stipend : RETELL Course Instructor; Sy

Position: STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: RETELL Course Instructor (SY26-27)
Location: Roxbury

STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: RETELL Course Instructor (SY26-27)

Job Description

* This is a stipended position and is only open to current, eligible, licensed BPS employees whose current job status allows them to participate in this opportunity.

Compensation is based solely on actual hours worked and reported. Instructors are required to accurately track and submit timesheets for all 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

Terms:

Candidates must complete the mandatory training sessions held by DESE.

SY26-27 SEI Endorsement Course Instructor Training - Register HERE.

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. You can find more information about the modules and registration deadlines on the registration page.

New Instructors

If you have never taught the SEI Endorsement Course OR if you last taught the course prior to 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.

Returning Instructors

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.

OPTIONAL Best Practices Sharing Session for Current Instructors

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

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

For any questions regarding the DESE training, please contact Diana Gentile:
Diana.

Gentile

BPS Office Multilingual and Multicultural Education (OMME) is seeking to stipend RETELL instructors for the educator course and administrator courses. The RETELL instructor must have a commitment to address the persistent gap in academic proficiency experienced by multilingual students. At the heart of this initiative are training and licensure requirements for the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement, which core academic and career vocational teachers of multilinguals and principals/assistant principals and supervisors/directors who supervise or evaluate such teachers must obtain.

OMME seeks instructors for both SEI Endorsement Teacher and SEI Administrator courses during SY26-27. Courses may be taught remotely via zoom or be held on-site at a BPS school.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Rethinking Equity in the Teaching of English Language Learners (RETELL) Instructor is responsible for:

* 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.

* Taking and 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…