Teacher - SLIFE/English as a Second Language, Gr. 7-12 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

Boston Public Schools is seeking an ESL-licensed teacher for a classroom serving Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE), in grades 7–12. The program serves newcomer English Learners age 9 or older with ELD levels 1 or 2, who are at least two years behind grade-level peers in native-language literacy and have limited or interrupted formal schooling. In the SLIFE Multilingual program, students from varied linguistic backgrounds receive intensive literacy and age-appropriate core content instruction in their native languages. The position also serves English Language Learners from varied linguistic backgrounds in a Sheltered English Immersion classroom, where students receive instruction in English. The teacher provides ESL instruction and works with content teachers, instructional leaders, coaches, and administrators to support students’ language development and classroom learning. The role includes planning lessons aligned with WIDA standards, supporting assessments and transitions from ELL services, using culturally relevant practices and classroom technology, and participating in professional development. The teacher is expected to support BPS’s commitment to high expectations, equitable access to strong instruction, academic proficiency, and closing achievement gaps. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School. It is covered by BTU, Group I. School start and end times and school-day lengths vary; some schools operate an expanded school day through Schedule A. Salary and compensation information is available through the district’s employee benefits and policies resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level.
Meet state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and “Highly Qualified” according to NCLB.
Ability to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Ability to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English in school.
Attend district- and state-sponsored professional development sufficient to stay current with changes in ELL instruction and teaching strategies.
Demonstrate the teaching skills and abilities described in the posting, including accountability for student achievement, content knowledge, equitable instruction, cultural proficiency, family engagement, and professional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an urban setting.
Fluency in one of BPS’s official languages: Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
For core content teachers, certification in the subject area and Moderate Disabilities and/or ESL at the appropriate grade level(s) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide English as a Second Language instruction to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners in a SLIFE setting.
Collaborate and communicate with students’ content teachers to align instruction and support English language development across all four domains and classroom instructional needs.
Collaborate with the school’s instructional leadership team, instructional coaches, and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support and academic assistance.
Assist with oversight and delivery of ACCESS administration.
Prepare for and assist with organizing ELL student transition meetings for students ready to transition out of ELL services.
Plan and deliver lessons aligned to WIDA Instructional Standards and appropriate to varying English proficiency levels.
Use culturally proficient and culturally relevant instructional practices.
Integrate technology as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
Demonstrate fluency with WIDA’s ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors.
Assist classroom teachers with mandated state and local assessments for English language 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, and adjust instruction to help students meet goals.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction, engage students in rigorous academic work, and maintain a safe, respectful, productive learning environment.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.