Turnaround: Teacher - English and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 9-12 (SEI Endorsement Re[...]

Turnaround: Teacher - English and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 9-12 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27) Boston Public Schools Madison Park Technical Vocational High – Boston, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools. Job Details Job ID: 5539051 Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description ****This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or 5) by the State of Massachusetts.**** Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional Special Education [English] Inclusion Teacher with an SEI endorsement 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, the 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. Responsibilities Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity with identifying access points for student portfolio development. Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum. Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development. Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required. If needed, develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development. Collaborate as a team member within school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification. Provide assistance to transition to adult living services as appropriate. 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 to reach goals despite setbacks. Passionate and optimistic about their students, their 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. Can convey 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 in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work. Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation. Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community. Cultural Proficiency (II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment) Actively creates and maintains an environment in which 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 with them 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. Qualifications – Required Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree. Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in the appropriate content area and Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level. Hold either ESL License at the appropriate level or SEI Endorsement. 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. Qualifications – Preferred Experience teaching in urban schools. Degree in Special Education. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' 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 level(s)). Terms: BTU, Group I Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement. Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources 2300 Washington Street. Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119. 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