Middle School Elementary School .6 MLL Teacher

Canton Public Schools•Canton, MA

About The Position

The Galvin Middle School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the .6 MLL Teacher for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2025 . The .6 MLL Teacher will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff. The Galvin Middle School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 750 Students students in grades 6-8. The Galvin Middle School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences. We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school. JOB SUMMARY Manage and coordinate the identification, program development, direct instruction, and monitoring of Multilingual Learners and Former Multilingual Learners in Canton Public Schools. Support in the literacy intervention of all learners in congruence with the needs of the Multilingual caseload.

Requirements

Hold, or be eligible for, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Licensure as a Teacher of English Language Learners or English as a Second Language Teacher;
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in English as a Second Language Education or related field
Experience working with children from diverse cultures who are learning English for the first time in a mainstream Sheltered English Immersion program; and
Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, school-level involvement and/or system wide professional activities, and the interview process.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Identify and screen students whose home language is other than English, using appropriate tools and those prescribed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
Collaborate with administration and general education staff regarding the needs of individual students, providing recommendations to optimize their learning in the general education classroom;
Demonstrate an understanding of the second-language learning process and implement instruction accordingly;
Work cooperatively with counselors, parents and general educators to develop individualized plans for the delivery of instruction for MLs;
Consult with general education teachers relative to SEI in the classroom and provide consultation and support as needed;
Monitor and document progress in the development of language skills for ML students;
Monitor and document the academic progress for FEL students;
Develop intervention for students with limited or interrupted formal education(SLIFE) school readiness skills, sociolinguistic proficiencies, content knowledge, and academic ways of thinking demonstrated by students who have not consistently attended schools;
Administer the WIDA Screener, WIDA Model, or Pre-LAS-R/W and assist as appropriate in the administration of the ACCESS Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences that meet the needs of ML learners
Develop lesson plans that align with the state standards and district-determined high quality instructional curricula and are culturally and linguistically responsive
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Continuously engage in reflective practice regarding curricula, instruction, and culturally responsive practices
Create culturally and linguistically responsive classroom environment
Build strong relationships with students to create a culture of belonging
Prepare the classroom for class activities
Incorporate a variety of culturally and linguistically responsive learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Identify, select, and implement differentiated instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs based on data
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment aligned to the District approved curriculum and/or Massachusetts State Standards
Use relevant technology to support instruction
Follows and implements individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504s, health care plans, behavior support plans etc.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development using data; use data to drive decisions and adapt instruction, assessments, and assignments as appropriate
Provide appropriate feedback on assessments and/or student work
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students using data
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress, development, and attendance as appropriate
Support the social and emotional well-being of students during the school day
Manage student behavior in the classroom and school by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the student handbook
Participate in department and school meetings, parent/guardian meetings
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents/guardians regarding student progress and student needs
Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Collaborate with student services staff; special educators and other related service providers
Performs other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration