Middle School ESL Teacher — Inspire Growth & Belonging

Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation award

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks a Grade 6-8 educator to join the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership. You will deliver rigorous instruction, design accessible lessons, and use data to drive growth, while building strong student and family relationships.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and MA DESE ESL licensure (or waiver eligibility). Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; mentoring and collaboration with peers are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at middle or high school levels.
• Massachusetts DESE license in ESL required (or eligible for waiver).
• Demonstrated ability to support a range of learners through strong instruction and relationships.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using research-based curriculum and effective strategies.
• Ensure access to grade-level content via thoughtful lesson design and supports.
• Use student data and formative assessment to drive instruction and growth.
• Build strong relationships with students and families; collaborate with colleagues in co-teaching and PLCs.
• Engage families as partners through regular communication and problem-solving.

Skills

Strong instructional skills

Relationship-building

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts DESE ESL license

Job description

Springfield Public Schools seeks a Grade 6-8 educator to join the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership. You will deliver rigorous instruction, design accessible lessons, and use data to drive growth, while building strong student and family relationships.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and MA DESE ESL licensure (or waiver eligibility). Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; mentoring and collaboration with peers are expected.