Teacher - ESL (English as a Second Language) (SY25-26)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

10d

About The Position

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,300 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps. Please note that this position is for a 1 year appointment only, between August 2025-June 2026.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers
Ability to work with diverse population
Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish
Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities

Responsibilities

Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction
Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Responsible for effective instruction and culturally responsive teaching which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques
Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects
Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives
Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Documents the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness
Attends staff meetings as required
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners
Foster learning environment that is safe and welcoming where all students thrive, providing equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, homelessness, religion, national origin, or disability
Responsible to support students with disabilities in a general education setting.
Responsible to support and differentiate learning for students who are second language learners.
Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.