Dual Language (Spanish) Grade 3 Teacher, Bentley Academy Innovation School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-27]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

9h•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, adding two 5th grade classrooms for school year 25-26, becoming a full dual language Pre-K-5 program. 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 interdisciplinary units of Math, Science, Social Studies, and Literacy for English Learners and Spanish Learners together. Working closely with partner Dual Language teachers and the English language instruction 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. The teacher 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
Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Elementary 1-6 or Early Childhood (K-2)
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required within 1-year of start date for teachers of English)
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
Licensure from other countries considered
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Dual Certification (ESL/TESOL) a plus
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.
Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Teach literacy, mathematics, social studies, science in Spanish to a classroom of students who are native Spanish speakers and students who are learning Spanish.
Use strategies conducive to native speakers and language learners of the target language such as sheltered instruction, strategic pairing, and cooperative learning.
Develop the curriculum, unit, and lesson plans for the grade-level Dual Language program in partnership with the Bentley and Multilingual Learner team.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Provide 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.
Prepare teaching materials and related reports including ongoing data analyses for the purpose of improving instruction, implementing lesson plans, and documenting student progress.
Instruct and provide assistance for student learning, individually or in groups, designing lessons that both present and reinforce learning concepts.
Assess students in language and content proficiency, collect data, adjust instruction accordingly.
Communicate regularly and proactively with all families about student progress, concerns, and employs a culturally proficient and respectful approach in all communication.
Attend 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.