ESL Teacher - Elementary

Naquag Elementary School; Rutland (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wachusett Regional School District in Rutland, MA, seeks an Elementary ESL Teacher to support English learners at Naquag Elementary School. The role emphasizes language development, standards-based instruction, and collaboration with general educators.

The ideal candidate holds MA ESL licensure with SEI endorsement and experience with MTSS, WIDA, and family engagement. Salary follows WREA schedules; start date is immediate, with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ELD standards and WIDA frameworks.
• Ability to design language-focused, standards-based instruction.
• Experience using language assessment data to inform instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ELD lessons aligned with MA standards.
• Track language proficiency progress within MTSS.
• Administer ACCESS for ELLs and WIDA screeners.
• Provide timely feedback to students and families.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support MLs.

Skills

ELD standards

WIDA frameworks

Communication

Collaboration

Differentiation

Language assessment

Education

Master’s TESOL preferred

Massachusetts ESL License

Job description

Wachusett Regional School District (MA) Naquag Elementary School - Rutland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

ESL Teacher - Elementary

Wachusett Regional School District (MA) Naquag Elementary School - Rutland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917736

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply.

Our Core Values are:Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance,andResponsibility.

Our Mission:To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we: Fostera safe, nurturing, and welcomingenvironment. Provide all students with equitableopportunities for deep and meaningfullearning through multiple pathways.Empowerall students to develop and apply theiruniquestrengths, passions, and curiosities.Partnerwith our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.

Position: English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher - Elementary

Location: Naquag Elementary School/Glenwood Elementary School

Pay: WREA Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in ESL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or related field (Master’s in TESOL or ESL preferred).
• Certification: Must hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English as a Second Language (ESL/ELL). SEI Endorsement required.
• Experience: Previous experience teaching Multilingual Learners (MLs) in a K–12 setting preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in English Language Development (ELD) standards and WIDA frameworks. Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and colleagues. Ability to design and deliver language-focused, standards-based instruction and differentiate for diverse English proficiency levels, including students with interrupted formal education (SIFE) and MLs with disabilities. Skilled in using language assessment data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and support linguistic, social, and emotional growth within an MTSS framework.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruction: Plan, organize, and deliver high-quality, Massachusetts standards-aligned English Language Development (ELD) lessons using district-approved curricula and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices. Develop and implement clear content and language objectives based on WIDA ELD standards to foster language acquisition across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Student Support: Actively participate in the MTSS framework by tracking language proficiency progress, identifying academic or linguistic challenges, and delivering targeted language interventions.
• Assessment: Administer language proficiency assessments (including ACCESS for ELLs and WIDA screeners) alongside classroom formative and summative assessments. Monitor linguistic progress and provide timely feedback to students and families.
• Classroom Management: Establish a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that values multilingualism, fosters student engagement, and promotes academic success.
• Collaboration: Partner with general education content teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and scaffold content to ensure MLs have equitable access to core curriculum. Participate in PLCs, faculty meetings, and professional development focused on multilingual education.
• Parent and Community Engagement: Communicate effectively with families, utilizing translation and interpretation services to ensure equitable access to information regardless of home language. Participate in parent-teacher conferences and school events.
• Professional Learning: Pursue professional development on second language acquisition, language pedagogy, and emerging educational technologies aligned with state and district initiatives.

PHYSICAL & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical: Ability to work in a classroom setting, move throughout the school building, and lift up to 25 lbs of instructional materials.

Additional: Successful completion of background checks required by Massachusetts state law and School Committee policies.

The Wachusett Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Molly Jane Kitka-Shveda , Multilingual Education Specialist
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]