ESL Teacher

Fallriverschools; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Massachusetts is seeking an ESL Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction to English Language Learners. Candidates must possess a valid Massachusetts Teaching License and a Bachelor’s Degree in ESL or related field. Responsibilities include teaching ESL, evaluating student progress, and differentiating instruction. This is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in candidates.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English as a Second Language.
• Experience teaching English Language Learners as per Massachusetts guidelines.
• Success in developing language proficiency for secondary school learners.

Responsibilities

• Educates linguistically minority students.
• Teaches ESL as per adopted curriculum.
• Evaluates student progress in English skills.

Skills

Teaching English as a Second Language

Curriculum development for ESL

Differentiated instruction

Knowledge of WIDA standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in teaching English as a Second Language or related field

Job description

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position(s) within the Fall River Public School System:

POSITION

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) TEACHER(S)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in the subject area of interest and in English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Bachelor’s Degree in teaching English as a Second Language or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience teaching English Language Learners as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Demonstrated success in developing English language proficiency of secondary school English Language Learners.
• Experience in curriculum development for ESL/ELL classes.

JOB GOAL

To deliver high quality and rigorous instruction aimed at accelerating English language learning, exposing students to content vocabulary, and preparing English Language Learners to move towards proficiency of the English language.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educates linguistically minority students.
• Teaches ESL to students utilizing the course of study adopted by the School Committee and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
• Has a working knowledge of WIDA standards and ACCESS assessment.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing English skills.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Participates in professional development activities consistent with the district’s goals and needs of English Language Learners.
• All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators’ Association and the Fall River School Committee.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with the Fall River Educators’ Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Postings current as of 11/27/2025 3:42:25 PM CST.