Long-Term Substitute Multilingual Learner Teacher

Williamstown Elementary School; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Williamstown Elementary School in Williamstown, MA is seeking a qualified Long-Term Substitute Multilingual Learner Teacher to begin in October 2026 for up to twelve weeks. The role focuses on developing English language skills for ELL students in a supportive, restorative environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), MA DESE ESL licensure eligibility with SEI endorsement, and strong communication skills to partner with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure as an Academic Teacher in ESL by MA DESE and SEI certification.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to stay current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide English language instruction aligned with DESE ELD benchmarks.
• Manage assessments and testing in accordance with MA state requirements.
• Monitor Opt-Outs and FEL status; complete progress reports and attend meetings.
• Coordinate home language surveys, initial calls, student placement, and parent notification.
• Assess English development using nondiscriminatory language assessment procedures.
• Design and implement educational programs across content areas.
• Differentiate instruction and provide supports to all learners.
• Provide regular progress updates to teachers regarding MLL course content.
• Teach pullout MLL lessons with small groups and individual students.
• Support inclusion in content classes for MLL students as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Mount Greylock Regional School District - MA Williamstown Elementary School - Williamstown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Long-Term Substitute Multilingual Learner Teacher

Mount Greylock Regional School District - MA Williamstown Elementary School - Williamstown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5859638
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Mount Greylock Regional School District is seeking a qualified and student-centered Long-Term Substitute Teacher to serve in a Multilingual Learner Teacher at Williamstown Elementary School. This assignment is expected to begin in October of 2026 and will continue up to twelve weeks or until the return of the permanent faculty member.

WilliamtownElementary School serves students in PreK–6 and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment grounded in restorative practices and high expectations for all learners.

JOB TITLE:Multilingual Learning Teacher (Temporary Long-Tem Sub)

REPORTS TO:Principal

POSITION STATEMENT:The Multilingual Learning Teacher will facilitate and monitor the development of academic English language skills among students learning English as an additional language. We seek an educator who will celebrate the assets MLL students bring to the district, teach using a strength-based approach that honors their diversity of backgrounds and experiences and is committed to fostering that vision throughout the school community.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
Licensed, or eligible for licensure as an Academic Teacher in the field of English as a Second Language by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and possession of the SEI certification with Teacher endorsement.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills both orally and in writing.
Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions (which include but are not limited to):

• Provides English language instruction in alignment with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) English 2 Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes for English Language Learners (PK-6);
• With the Director, manage, oversee, and administer assessments and testing in alignment with MA state requirements.
• Responsible for Monitoring Opt-Outs as well as Former English Learner (FEL) students; completing progress reports and attending consultation meetings regarding FEL classification status.
• Assists in the coordination of home language surveys, initial calls, student placement, parent notification, and student benchmark plans for new enrollments to the District.
• Assesses individual students’ development of academic English language using non-discriminatory, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate language assessment procedures and instruments;
• Designs and implements appropriate educational programs for each student including instruction in language features, genres, and registers across various academic content areas.
• Employs instructional methods and develops materials that are appropriate for the maturity and skill level of individual students aligned with WIDA ELD standards and "Can-do" Descriptors.
• Provides input and assists classroom teachers as needed to develop individual student accommodation and a process for differentiating instruction in classrooms for all students.
• Provide regular updates for teachers about student progress and the content of their MLL course.
• Teach pullout MLL lessons with small groups and individual students.
• Provide inclusion support in content classes for Multilingual Learner (MLL) students as needed.
• Work with the Director to manage program paperwork, training for teachers, family communication, student testing/screening, compliance, MLL folders.
• Communicate frequently with parents/guardians.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Assist in the translation of district and school documents designed to inform parents such as letters, bulletins, announcements, calendars, notices, website information, etc.
• Make provisions for being available to students and families for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities for the purpose of district and state auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

• Daily sub teacher rate: $120/day (non-degreed), $180/day (degreed), or $210/day (MA DESE licensed or retired educator)
• Long-term substitute rate of $260/day applies after 10 consecutive days in the same assignment

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of required background checks, including SAFIS CHRI (federal fingerprint-based) and CORI (state) reports, in accordance with MGL Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL
• Substitute > Substitute
• Substitute > Substitute: Instructional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jonathan Nopper , HR Coordinator
• District Office
• Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
• Phone: [phone] x 4001
• Email: [e-mail]