ELE Teacher

Methuen High School

Methuen (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 113,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Methuen High School seeks an Ele Teacher (ESL) to provide direct instruction to grades 9–12. The position offers a pro-rated pay range of $60,253 to $113,226 and requires a Massachusetts ESL license with SEI endorsement. A Bachelor's degree in the area of major study is required, with a Master’s degree preferred.

Multilingual candidates are welcome in our diverse community. The role focuses on closing achievement gaps, delivering high-quality instruction, and collaborating with families and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree as required; Master’s degree preferred.
Massachusetts ESL 5–12 license with SEI endorsement required.
Bilingual candidates encouraged; community languages include English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

Responsibilities

Plans a program of study that meets student needs.
Creates a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives.
Employs Universal Design for Learning and appropriate materials.
Communicates with colleagues, students and parents regularly.
Maintains classroom discipline and orderly conduct.
Supervises aides and volunteers.
Attends staff meetings and participates in school committees.

Skills

Clear communication

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative

Multitasking

Policy compliance

Diversity & inclusion

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in major study

Master’s degree preferred

SEI Endorsement (Massachusetts ESL license 5–12)

Tools

Google tools

Google Classroom

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 5987182

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title: ELE Teacher

Rate of pay: $60,253 - $113,226 pro-rated

To provide direct instruction to students in 9-12 ESL in order to deliver Methuen Public Schools high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

OUR MISSION

Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school: Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social-emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers. Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in ESL 5-12 with SEI Endorsement is required. Additional content area license is encouraged.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

At least a Bachelor’s Degree in the area of major study. Master’s degree preferred.

Bilingual preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are: English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;
Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit A) Contract)
Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner
Maintain appropriate confidential records
React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.)
Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a high demand position.
Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Creates a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, in order to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs best instructional methods (i.e.Universal Design for Learning) and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Communicates with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis.
Adheres to all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and or school committees.
Participate in staff development programs.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal (and/or Director, if any). The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Methuen Education Association (Unit A) Contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Covered under Methuen Education Association (Unit A) Contract. Please note that the District reserves the right to transfer all personnel among buildings on an as needed basis to serve the best interests of all students as long as this does not conflict with the Methuen Education Association (Unit A) Contract.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Welcome to Methuen High School

Methuen High School is committed to providing a diversified program to meet the intellectual and social needs of its students, while in turn, setting the highest possible standards appropriate to the aptitudes, skills, life experiences, and interests that students bring to the classroom. Further, Methuen High School believes that the educational experience is a cooperative one, the responsibility for which must be shared by the students, the home, the school, and the community. In Methuen, a high school education equips students to become life-long learners and productive members of an increasingly complex, multicultural, technologically rich community. In order to provide a safe, supportive, and changing learning environment conducive to such growth, Methuen High School maintains a variety of personnel, programs and facilities necessary for students to reach their full potential. Therefore, Methuen High School is a community of life-long learners committed to excellence. We actively encourage learning in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Our dynamic school, in partnership with parents and the community, promotes high achievement and inspires pride, respect, and success for all.

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