Multilingual Learner (ML)/Spanish Language Acquisition (SLA) Teacher, Collins Middle School, Salem Public Schools [SY 2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 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. The ML teacher provides direct language instruction to multilingual learner students that serve as a powerful lever to increase English proficiency, academic language acquisition, and student achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in ESL 6-12
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required within 1-year of start date)
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 (appropriate grade level or Special Education) 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.
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
Second Language (Spanish or Portuguese) Proficiency a plus
Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Teaches English language development pull-out classes to multilingual students of all proficiency levels that are aligned to WIDA Can-Do Descriptors, Common Core Standards, and provide students with rigorous opportunities to engage in critical thinking and language learning in all domains.
Pushes into and co-teaches general ed Humanities, math, or science classes daily.
Leverages extensive knowledge of first and second language acquisition in planning and collaborating with general education teaching colleagues.
Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of native and non-native speakers who are learning content in English.
Promotes a positive classroom environment that celebrates the diversity of the student population and fosters a love of learning.
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.
Demonstrates a commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all students by building on the strengths that students bring to the language learning process.
Communicates regularly and proactively with parents and families in a culturally proficient manner.
Evaluates each student's formative progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and prepares progress reports.
Serves as an advocate for the needs of multilingual students in instructional teams.
Work under the general supervision of the building principal to review student proficiency levels, appropriate English language services, and multilingual data.
Co-teaches a daily 30-minute advisory class/morning meeting.
Additional duties may be assigned.