ESY - Wilson or Rules-Based Reading Instructor (Summer 2026)

ESY - Wilson or Rules-Based Reading Instructor (Summer 2026) Boston Public Schools Central Office - Specialized Services - Boston, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5556184 Application Deadline: Aug 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Feb 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY. Important Notice: Mandatory Safety Care Certification for ESY Employment. To be eligible, a Safety Care Certification is required. You must present a valid certificate at your interview or provide proof of enrollment in Safety Care training no later than June 1, 2026. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the rescinding of your job offer. Safety Care Certification is a mandatory prerequisite for this position, and no compensation is provided for fulfilling this requirement. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Extended School Year (ESY) offers specialized services to students with disabilities. The IEP Team determines the need to minimize regression and recommends services. Reports To: Site Coordinator, Director of Operations & Service Implementation, OSS representative. For questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. You are committing to the entire duration of the program, which may involve working at different sites. Flexibility in location is an essential requirement. Program Schedule The instructional hours for students are 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks from July 6 to August 7, 2026. Teacher Responsibilities: Commit to working all 25 days of the program, including PD days. Work a 6‑hour day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks. Attend Mandatory Professional Development (PD) on TBD dates. Review IEPs to determine eligibility and service delivery for rules‑based reading services. Communicate directly with families to schedule services. Create and schedule groups according to student level of need. Complete Progress Reports per ESY 2026 guidelines. Responsibilities Review IEPs to determine service delivery for rules‑based reading services. Schedule and provide pull‑out instruction using the Wilson Reading System per IEP goals. Plan lessons for 1:1 or small group instruction. Communicate with families about transportation and scheduling. Coordinate with previous teachers to understand current level. Support classroom teachers as per Site Coordinator instructions. Prepare cognitively demanding lessons, assignments, and enrichment activities (planning outside regular hours). Differentiate instruction. Establish a productive learning environment and classroom culture. Supervise safe arrival and dismissal of all students. Maintain timely attendance and progress records. Consult with related service providers to address students' needs. Provide data, monitor and report progress to prevent regression. Complete progress reports for all students on caseload. Participate in all scheduled professional development. Engage as a partner in planning and problem‑solving. Assess students referred for summer IEP meetings; provide written assessment results or attend meetings. Provide support during arrival and dismissal as directed by the site coordinator. Perform other related duties as requested by the Director of Operations & Service Implementation. Adhere to ESY handbook policy and ensure compliance across the site. Core Competencies Accountability for Student Achievement Set ambitious learning goals and create cognitively demanding tasks. Assess student understanding regularly and adjust instruction. Display passion and optimism about students and teaching. Communicating Content Knowledge Demonstrate mastery and enthusiasm for content area and pedagogy. Show how content applies in real world and connects to standards. Convey content creatively and engagingly aligned to standards. Equitable & Effective Instruction Scaffold and differentiate instruction for rigorous academic work. Use instructional practices that challenge and motivate all students. Build a productive learning environment where every student is valued. Cultural Proficiency Create and maintain an environment respectful of diverse backgrounds and identities. Parent/Family Engagement Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships. Professional Reflection & Collaboration Regularly reflect on practice, seek feedback, and commit to continuous learning. Participate in a collaborative adult learning community. Qualifications - Required Bachelor’s degree. Certification in Wilson Reading Program Level 1 and/or Certification in Orton‑Gillingham Rules‑Based Reading. Current Safety‑Care certification. Training in the Wilson Advanced Strategies Workshop for small groups. Access to Wilson materials for teaching. Massachusetts Educator Licensure in Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Early Childhood Special Education, and/or Special Education Administrator. Experience with Woodcock‑Johnson III and/or Battelle assessment tools. Experience in Autism, Intellectual Impairment, Multiple Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Specific Learning Disability, Emotional Impairment, or Early Childhood. Demonstrated ability to meet the Core Competencies of Effective Teaching. Current authorization to work in the United States, effective by first day of employment. Qualifications - Preferred Current teacher in Boston Public Schools. Preference for Wilson Reading Program Certification. Fluent in BPS official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali. Terms The individual accepts the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms. All staff must sign the 2026 ESY Job Description Sign Off Form to acknowledge understanding of expectations and terms. Paid hourly at $56 per hour of instructional time on bi‑weekly payroll. Paid hourly at $40 per hour for non‑instructional responsibilities. Additional work hours beyond the six hours in a day require approval from the Director. Site coordinators may work as long as necessary to complete required work. Individual consents to electronic sign‑in procedures retained for audit. Failure to report to work on a given instructional day will result in a loss of pay for that day. Job offers are conditional on student enrollment/attendance. Non-Discrimination Policy The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status, and does not tolerate retaliation, bias‑based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals. Position Type Central Office Job Category Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Summer Camps/Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education