ELL Language Development Coach & DLBE Leader

Walsh Middle School; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Middle School in Framingham, MA is seeking a Language Development (LD) Coach to support DESE EL requirements and DLBE initiatives. The role strengthens ESL and sheltered instruction, monitors EL identification, placement, service delivery, and educator coaching to close achievement gaps.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of multilingual teaching, a TESOL-related degree, and leadership experience. A Master’s degree and bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Elementary Education or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of classroom teaching experience with multilingual learners or DLBE.
• Leadership or mentorship experience (e.g., Dept Head, Mentor).nda
• Strong knowledge of research-based instructional practices and language development strategies.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese encouraged for DLBE schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional coaching and modeling to strengthen Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports.
• Coordinate data analysis to inform instruction and MTSS processes.
• Align lesson planning with district language goals and DESE guidance.
• Provide professional development and PLC leadership for multilingual education.
• Collaborate with families and administrators to ensure equitable access and compliance.

Skills

Instructional Coaching

Data Analysis

Content Pedagogy

Curriculum Alignment

Technology Integration

PLC Leadership

Cultural Proficiency

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in TESOL/Related Field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Walsh Middle School in Framingham, MA is seeking a Language Development (LD) Coach to support DESE EL requirements and DLBE initiatives. The role strengthens ESL and sheltered instruction, monitors EL identification, placement, service delivery, and educator coaching to close achievement gaps.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of multilingual teaching, a TESOL-related degree, and leadership experience. A Master’s degree and bilingual skills are preferred.