ESL Teacher-Eastford Road School

Eastford Road School; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastford Road School in Southbridge, MA is seeking an ESL teacher to support multilingual learners. You will plan instruction, assess progress, and collaborate with content and SPED teams to support ELs.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and Massachusetts ESL license (preK-6). Preferred: bilingual in English/Spanish and experience in urban/turnaround schools. Salary range $53,500–$75,500; deadline Dec 31, 2026; starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Massachusetts ESL teaching license, preK-6
• Strong ability to work with a culturally diverse student population

Responsibilities

• Plan ESL instruction with clear learning goals to promote L2 proficiency
• Measure student learning with formative and summative assessments
• Create a well-managed, safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Incorporate innovative instructional strategies, including technology use
• Understand and apply research-based best practices in second-language acquisition
• Maintain EL students’ progress documentation (reports, forms)
• Collaborate with content teachers to implement effective SEI strategies
• Coordinate with Special Education staff to align with IEPs and 504 Plans
• Differentiate instruction to support ELs across language proficiency levels
• Know and apply WIDA framework and yearly WIDA ACCESS/Screener procedures
• Communicate openly with parents/guardians, staff, and students
• Participate in team meetings and professional development

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Urban education experience

Culturally diverse student population

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Massachusetts ESL license (preK-6)

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968459

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Background on Southbridge Public Schools:

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced, long-term partnership with the University of Connecticutto develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies. Additionally, our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Plan effective ESL instruction with clear learning goals that will promote and enhance students’ L2 proficiency
• Measure student learning using a variety of formative and summative assessments
• Create a classroom environment that is well-managed, safe, and conducive to student learning
• Incorporate innovative instructional strategies, including the effective use of available technologies
• Understand and utilize reasearch-based best-practices in second-language acquisition
• Maintain required EL students’ documentation (i.e. progress reports, monitoring forms, etc.)
• Collaborate with academic content teachers to assist with effective SEI strategies
• Work closely with Special Education teachers to ensure adherence to students’ IEPs and 504 Plans
• Differentiate instruction to effectively facilitate ELs’ L2 growth across English language proficiency levels
• Know and understand WIDA and its L2 learning philosophy
• Facilitate and proctor the state-mandated yearly WIDA ACCESS assessment and WIDA Screener for newly enrolled ELs
• Establish and maintain open and effective lines of communication with parents/guardians, administration, colleagues, and students
• Participate in contractural school-based activites such as team and faculty meetings, and professional development
• Perform other job-related duties (not outlined above) as assigned

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• A valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL preK - 6
• Strong ability to work with a culturally diverse student population

Preferred:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools
• Dual-certified ESL and SPED; Moderate Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,500 to $75,500 Please see our Salary Schedule (Enter website here)

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 132 Torrey Road
• Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]