ELL Teacher - Samoset Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster Public Schools in Leominster, MA seeks an ELL Teacher at Samoset Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on developing English language proficiency for students whose first language is not English.

You will create lessons, administer assessments, and collaborate with teachers to ensure access to grade-level content while maintaining a positive classroom environment and strong family communication.

Qualifications

• ESL certification preferred or willing to obtain by year end.
• Bilingual candidates welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Teaches ESL standards using approved language instruction methods.
• Administers ACCESS English language test.
• Develops lesson plans with clear objectives for lessons and units.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt curriculum.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to scaffold access to grade level content.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Maintains standards of student behavior for a functional learning atmosphere.
• Utilizes varied instructional techniques and media.
• Evaluates student growth and keeps progress records.
• Communicates progress with parents through conferences and other means.
• Identifies pupil needs and collaborates to help students solve problems.

Skills

ESL certification

Bilingual

Job description

ELL Teacher - Samoset Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5880920

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Job Description

Leominster Public Schools

2026-2027 School Year

SamosetMiddle School

ELL Teacher

Goal: ELL Teachers instruct students whose first language is not English. The goal is for the ELL Teacher to teach/instruct English language learners to read, speak, listen, and write English, so they can achieve grade level proficiency in all academic areas. The ELL Teacher must be highly knowledgeable in the content and structure of the English language as well as the methodology for teaching English to non-native speakers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches and instructs the English Language Proficiency Standards in accordance with approved methods of language instruction, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Coordinates and administers the ACCESS English language test.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to scaffold and support students’ access to grade level content.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Co‑teaches in classrooms as deemed possible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred certification in ESL and/or willing to get certified by the end of this school year.
• Bilingual candidates welcomed to apply

Salary commensurate with related experience.

The City of Leominster / Leominster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action Employer

The Leominster Public Schools insures equal employment, educational opportunities and affirmative action, regardless of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or disability in compliance with Titles VI and IX, MGL Ch. 76 section 5, and section 504. Please contact Laura VanDorn, Administrator of Special Education and Pupil Personnel, at 978-534-7700, ext. 1307.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,968 to $110,109 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mark Trainor , Principal
• Samoset School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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