Elementary ELL Teacher: Empower Multilingual Learners

Northwest School; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest School in Leominster, MA invites applications for an ELL Teacher at Northwest Elementary School. The role provides targeted English language instruction to multilingual learners, collaborating with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists to ensure access to grade-level content and language development.

The position emphasizes data-driven planning, progress monitoring, and strong communication with families.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct English language instruction through small-group and/or individual instruction based on students' English language proficiency levels and instructional needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Create and provide scaffolds, visuals, graphic organizers, vocabulary supports, modified materials, and other resources that help ELL students access grade-level curriculum and classroom instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support ELL students within the general education setting and ensure instruction is accessible and appropriately differentiated.
• Support teachers in identifying effective strategies, accommodations, and instructional practices for multilingual learners.
• Collaborate regularly with ELL paraprofessionals to coordinate student supports, review student needs, and ensure consistency in instructional strategies and expectations.
• Administer and/or support the administration of the ACCESS for ELLs assessment, including preparing students, following testing procedures, and completing required documentation.
• Review ACCESS and other assessment data to identify student strengths, needs, and areas for continued language development.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student services, progress, assessment, and English language proficiency.
• Communicate with families regarding student progress, language development, and available support as appropriate.
• Participate in grade-level meetings, PLCs, student support meetings, and other collaborative planning opportunities.
• Work with school staff to support students' academic achievement, social-emotional development, and successful integration into the school community.

Job description

Northwest School in Leominster, MA invites applications for an ELL Teacher at Northwest Elementary School. The role provides targeted English language instruction to multilingual learners, collaborating with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists to ensure access to grade-level content and language development.

The position emphasizes data-driven planning, progress monitoring, and strong communication with families.