Dual Language Grade 4 SPANISH Teacher, Bentley Academy Innovation School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district with nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Bentley Academy Innovation School, in partnership with the Multilingual Learner Department of Salem Public Schools, launched a two-way immersion Spanish-English dual language program with two kindergarten classrooms during the 2020-2021 school year. The program has grown by one grade level each year and will add two 5th grade classrooms and a preschool classroom for school year 25-26. The goals of the program are for all students, regardless of language background, to become bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English, to achieve academically in all subjects at high levels, and to exhibit the skills and disposition of sociocultural competence. Dual Language Elementary Teachers are responsible for planning and teaching units of Math, Science, and Spanish Language Arts in Spanish for English Learners and Spanish Learners together. Working closely with partner Dual Language teachers and the English Language Development teacher(s), the educator in this position will be highly collaborative, thoughtful, and creative with a focus on instructional excellence and equity for all students. She/he will also support the growth of the program by participating in district and school professional development planning and strategy sessions, engaging in family and community outreach to support the program’s goals and development, and acting as a steward of dual language.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
Native Literacy or Highly Advanced Proficiency in Spanish Required
Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Elementary 1-6
Bilingual Educator Endorsement or willingness to obtain Bilingual Educator endorsement as required by MA state law (for teachers of Spanish)
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Dual Certification a plus (ESL or a content area)
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban/turnaround environment highly desired.
Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G-Suite Apps, etc.) desirable.
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
Licensure from other countries considered
Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Teaches literacy, language arts, mathematics, science in Spanish.
All teachers use strategies conducive to native speakers and language learners of the target language such as sheltered instruction, strategic pairing, and cooperative learning.
Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Provides structure in the classroom by promoting a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning for students of all backgrounds and language proficiency levels, using SEL and culturally responsive strategies.
Prepares teaching materials and related reports including ongoing data analyses for the purpose of improving instruction, implementing lesson plans, and documenting student progress.
Instructs and provides assistance for student learning, individually or in groups, designing lessons that both present and reinforce learning concepts.
Assesses students in language and content proficiency, collects data, adjusts instruction accordingly.
Communicates regularly and proactively with all families about student progress, concerns, and employs a culturally proficient and respectful approach in all communication.
Participates in professional development sessions to contribute to development and sustainability of dual language program.
Works under the general supervision of the building principal and other building administrators at Bentley Academy Innovation School.