Teacher - English as a Second Language, Gr. 9-12 (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks a highly qualified and knowledgeable English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher for grades 9–12. The teacher will provide ESL instruction to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners and collaborate with content teachers and school instructional teams to support students’ English-language development and classroom learning needs. The role supports BPS’s goals of high expectations, equal access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree.
Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level.
Complete state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and considered Highly Qualified.
Meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching described in the posting.
Have current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Be able to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an urban setting.
Fluency in another language; BPS is particularly interested in candidates fluent in Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
For core content teachers, certification in their subject area and in Moderate Disabilities and/or ESL at the appropriate grade levels is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide ESL instruction to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners.
Collaborate with students’ content teachers to align instruction with English-language development across all four domains and classroom instructional needs, including instruction, vocabulary, reading and writing support, and clarification of assignments.
Communicate and collaborate with the school’s instructional leadership team, instructional coaches, and administration to ensure English Learners receive language support and other academic assistance.
Assist with oversight and delivery of ACCESS administration.
Prepare for and help organize English Learner transition meetings for students ready to transition out of ELL services.
Plan and deliver lessons aligned with WIDA Instructional Standards and appropriate to varying levels of English proficiency.
Use culturally proficient and culturally relevant instructional practices.
Integrate technology as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
Use WIDA’s ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors fluently.
Assist classroom teachers with mandated state and local assessments for English Learners when appropriate.
Attend district- and state-sponsored professional development to stay current with ELL instruction and teaching strategies.
Set ambitious learning goals, assess student understanding regularly, and adjust instruction as needed to help students meet goals.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction, engage students in rigorous academic work, and build a productive and respectful learning environment.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
Reflect on practice, respond to feedback, pursue continuous learning, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.