Elementary Launch Teacher - Grade 5

BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Brockton Public Schools’ Louis F. Angelo Elementary School in Brockton, MA seeks an Elementary Launch Teacher for Grade 5. The role focuses on multilingual learners in a self-contained setting, developing Sheltered Instruction aligned to CCSS and WIDA standards.

Strong data-use, collaboration with ELA coaches, and ongoing PD participation are essential. The candidate must hold MA DESE licensure in ESL PK-6 and Elementary 1-6, with a preference for a graduate degree in ESL or language-related

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure in ESL (PK-6) AND Elementary (1-6).
• Graduate Degree in ESL, Applied Linguistics, Language and Literacy, or Culture.
• Knowledge of WIDA ACCESS data and assessments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Ability to collect and interpret data for instructional purposes.
• Develop and implement Sheltered Instruction lesson plans aligned to student proficiency levels and grade level standards.
• Participate in professional development trainings and collaborate with the assigned English language acquisition coach.

Skills

Cultural competence

Excellent communication

Data interpretation for instruction

Organizational skills

Meeting deadlines

WIDA familiarity

CCSS Standards

ELL instruction in self-contained

Sheltered Instruction planning

Professional development collaboration

Education

Massachusetts DESE ESL PK-6 license

Massachusetts DESE Elementary 1-6 license

Graduate degree in ESL / Applied Linguistics / Language and Literacy

WIDA ACCESS data familiarity

Job description

Brockton Public Schools Louis F. Angelo Elementary School - Brockton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Elementary Launch Teacher - Grade 5

Job Details

Job ID: 5896960
Application Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents
• Ability to collect and interpret data for instructional purposes
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with WIDA and CCSS Standards
• Provide elementary school multilingual learners in self-contained setting for content and language learning
• Develop and implement Sheltered Instruction lesson plans aligned to student proficiency levels and grade level standards
• Participate in professional development trainings and collaborate with the assigned English language acquisition coach Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,552 to $121,921 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Welcome to Louis F. Angelo Elementary School

Angelo School Mission Statement:Ours is a multicultural school community dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. We shall maintain a safe environment that nurtures respect, curiosity, dignity and self-worth of each individual.To fulfill this purpose, the members of the school staff believe: # Our students are capable of high achievement, and we are committed to meeting the individual needs of each student.# Our school will be a place of innovation marked by the active involvement of all members of the Angelo Community.# Our students will be preparing to meet the challenges of life long learning by being provided with the vision and determination to contribute to an ever-changing world.

Job Requirements

• Massachusetts DESE licensure in ESL (PK-6) AND Elementary (1-6). Preferred qualifications: Graduate Degree in ESL, Applied Linguistics, Language and Literacy, or Culture Familiarity with WIDA ACCESS data and assessments Knowledge of additional language(s) helpful but not required
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• John Kelly , Principal
• 472 North Main Street
• Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]