ESL Teacher-Eastford Road School

Southbridge Public Schools•Southbridge, MA

About The Position

Southbridge Public Schools is seeking an ESL Teacher for Eastford Road School. The district serves approximately 2,200 students across six schools and is undergoing an extensive turnaround with support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district describes opportunities to improve student experiences through partnerships, grants, curriculum enhancements, school redesign, and expanded afterschool opportunities. The ESL Teacher plans and delivers instruction to promote students’ second-language proficiency, assesses learning, maintains required English Learner documentation, and collaborates with academic content and special education teachers. The teacher also supports required WIDA assessments, communicates with families and school colleagues, and participates in school-based meetings and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL preK–6.
Strong ability to work with a culturally diverse student population.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools.
Dual certification in ESL and Special Education, with Moderate Disabilities.

Responsibilities

Plan effective ESL instruction with clear learning goals that promote and enhance students’ L2 proficiency.
Measure student learning using a variety of formative and summative assessments.
Create a well-managed, safe classroom environment conducive to student learning.
Incorporate innovative instructional strategies, including effective use of available technologies.
Understand and use research-based best practices in second-language acquisition.
Maintain required English Learner documentation, including progress reports and monitoring forms.
Collaborate with academic content teachers to support effective SEI strategies.
Work with Special Education teachers to ensure adherence to students’ IEPs and 504 Plans.
Differentiate instruction to facilitate English Learners’ L2 growth across English language proficiency levels.
Know and understand WIDA and its L2 learning philosophy.
Facilitate and proctor the annual state-mandated WIDA ACCESS assessment and the WIDA Screener for newly enrolled English Learners.
Maintain open and effective communication with parents or guardians, administrators, colleagues, and students.
Participate in contractual school-based activities, including team and faculty meetings and professional development.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.