English as a Second Language, ESL Teacher - 7111

New Bedford Public School District • New Bedford, MA

3d

About The Position

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher provides rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core Standards and Massachusetts State Frameworks to promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students. The teacher supports an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of the student population and works to help every student achieve at high levels.

The role includes planning and delivering standards-aligned instruction, adapting services to students’ varied learning needs and strengths, using data and assessments to guide instruction and monitor progress, and communicating regularly with students’ families about academic and social progress. The teacher reports to the School Principal or Designee. Employment is full-time, with compensation in accordance with the Unit A contract.

Requirements

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in the appropriate content area and grade level.
• Demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
• Demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
• SEI Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, and/or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks.
• Use data to inform instruction and track student progress, and monitor personal progress through self-evaluation and goal setting.
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for the level and subject taught.
• Differentiate services and instruction to meet students’ varied learning needs and strengths.
• Maintain active communication with students’ families and communicate consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their children’s academic and social progress.
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time