Dual Language SSL Teacher - Inspire Spanish Learners

Alfred J Gomes Elementary School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred J Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA invites applications for a Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) teacher serving Dual Language Education learners. The role focuses on delivering targeted SSL instruction and supporting students’ language development within a high-performing team.

You will plan SSL lessons aligned with WIDA standards, collaborate with teachers, and contribute to MTSS-driven language growth to raise student achievement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Spanish instruction and second language acquisition.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and other staff.
• Demonstrated track record in raising student achievement.
• Fluent in Spanish.
• MA DESE licensure and endorsements required or within one school year.

Responsibilities

• Provides SSL instruction to Dual Language Education Learners.
• Plans and implements SSL instruction with MA Spanish standards (WIDA).
• Employs effective SSL classroom techniques to support language acquisition.
• Collaborates with content teachers to align instruction for DLE students.
• Supports organization of DLE meetings and monitoring of SSL services.

Skills

Spanish instruction

Collaboration

Student achievement

Fluent in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

MA DESE Licensure

SEI endorsement

Bilingual Education endorsement

Job description

Alfred J Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA invites applications for a Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) teacher serving Dual Language Education learners. The role focuses on delivering targeted SSL instruction and supporting students’ language development within a high-performing team.

You will plan SSL lessons aligned with WIDA standards, collaborate with teachers, and contribute to MTSS-driven language growth to raise student achievement.