ESL Teacher - Elementary

Wachusett Regional School District•Rutland, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wachusett Regional School District is seeking candidates committed to enriching the lives of its student population. The district values Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance, and Responsibility. Their mission is to ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community by fostering a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment, providing equitable opportunities for deep and meaningful learning through multiple pathways, empowering students to develop their unique strengths, passions, and curiosities, and partnering with the community to meet goals while optimizing resource utilization. This position is for an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher at the elementary level, located at Naquag Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School. The salary will follow the WREA Salary Schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in ESL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or related field
Must hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English as a Second Language (ESL/ELL)
SEI Endorsement required
Proficiency in English Language Development (ELD) standards and WIDA frameworks
Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and colleagues
Ability to design and deliver language-focused, standards-based instruction and differentiate for diverse English proficiency levels, including students with interrupted formal education (SIFE) and MLs with disabilities
Skilled in using language assessment data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and support linguistic, social, and emotional growth within an MTSS framework
Ability to work in a classroom setting, move throughout the school building, and lift up to 25 lbs of instructional materials
Successful completion of background checks required by Massachusetts state law and School Committee policies

Nice To Haves

Master’s in TESOL or ESL preferred
Previous experience teaching Multilingual Learners (MLs) in a K–12 setting preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver high-quality, Massachusetts standards-aligned English Language Development (ELD) lessons using district-approved curricula and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices.
Develop and implement clear content and language objectives based on WIDA ELD standards to foster language acquisition across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Actively participate in the MTSS framework by tracking language proficiency progress, identifying academic or linguistic challenges, and delivering targeted language interventions.
Administer language proficiency assessments (including ACCESS for ELLs and WIDA screeners) alongside classroom formative and summative assessments.
Monitor linguistic progress and provide timely feedback to students and families.
Establish a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that values multilingualism, fosters student engagement, and promotes academic success.
Partner with general education content teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and scaffold content to ensure MLs have equitable access to core curriculum.
Participate in PLCs, faculty meetings, and professional development focused on multilingual education.
Communicate effectively with families, utilizing translation and interpretation services to ensure equitable access to information regardless of home language.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences and school events.
Pursue professional development on second language acquisition, language pedagogy, and emerging educational technologies aligned with state and district initiatives.