Innovative ESL Teacher for Multilingual Learners

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional ESL Teacher who is highly qualified to join our community of learners and leaders. You will provide English language instruction to multilingual learners and collaborate with content teachers to align language development with core standards.

The role requires a Massachusetts ESL teaching license, the ability to work with diverse student populations, and a commitment to equitable, culturally proficient instruction in a dynamic urban setting.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.
• Able to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English.

Responsibilities

• Provide English as a Second Language instruction to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners.
• Collaborate with the students' content teacher(s) to align instruction and support to both the students' English language development across all four domains and their classroom instructional needs.
• Collaborate and communicate with the school's instructional leadership team, instructional coaches, and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support and other forms of academic assistance.
• Assist with the oversight and delivery of ACCESS administration.
• Prepare for and assist with organization of ELL student transition meetings for those ready to transition out of ELL services.
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned to WIDA Instructional Standards and deliver appropriate lessons for varying levels of English proficiency.
• Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use effective and culturally-relevant instructional practices.
• Integrate technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and fluency using WIDA's ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors.
• Assist classroom teachers in the administration of all mandated state and local assessments for English language learners whenever appropriate.
• Attend district and state-sponsored professional development opportunities sufficient to stay current with changes in ELL instruction and improvements in ELL teaching strategies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional ESL Teacher who is highly qualified to join our community of learners and leaders. You will provide English language instruction to multilingual learners and collaborate with content teachers to align language development with core standards.

The role requires a Massachusetts ESL teaching license, the ability to work with diverse student populations, and a commitment to equitable, culturally proficient instruction in a dynamic urban setting.