Teacher - ELL Specialist Gr. 3 (Berkowitz) (SY26-27)

Chelsea-Public-Schools; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Public Schools seeks an experienced Teacher - ELL Specialist for Grade 3 at Berkowitz Elementary in Chelsea, MA. The role focuses on English language learning and supporting multilingual students with IDEAL instructional strategies.

The district emphasizes equity, rigorous instruction, and collaboration with families; the position begins immediately and follows CPS 184-day calendar with a 6.5-hour day and extended day options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Massachusetts DESE teacher licensure for the assignment.
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers.
• Ability to work with diverse population; knowledge of MA frameworks and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction.
• Meet and instruct assigned students as scheduled.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs and 504 plans and ELL learners.
• Provide small group and pull-out intervention support.
• Maintain accurate records and progress reports.

Skills

Ability to work with diversepopulation

Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks

Knowledge of differentiatedinstruction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Massachusetts DESE teacher licensure

Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement

Job description

Teacher - ELL Specialist Gr. 3 (Berkowitz) (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913162
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title -Teacher - ELL Specialist Gr. 3 (Berkowitz) (SY26-27)

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,300 students in 10 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. CPSis a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth.More information about CPS can be found on our website atwww.chelseaschools.com/cps.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction;
• Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated;
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students;
• Provide instruction support to struggling students in classroom settings and in pull out settings
• Plan and provide daily focused, research-based interventions to students using approved instructional materials
• Responsible for effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques;
• Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students;
• Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior;
• Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives;
• Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;
• Documents the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation;
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms;
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness;
• Attends staff meetings as required;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others;
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners;
• Foster learning environment that is safe and welcoming where all students thrive, providing equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, homelessness, religion, national origin, or disability;
• Responsible to support students with disabilities in a general education setting.
• Responsible to support and differentiate learning for students who are second language learners.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as determined by the Principal and/orDesignee

Qualifications Required:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment;
• Sheltered Engligh Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers
• Ability to work with diverse population;
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish
• Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities

Terms:

The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, but subject to longer hours for schools with extended day. The number of school days are 184 days. See salary information on CPSwebsite .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

6/29/22-7/30/22

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Ingrid Colon
• 500 Broadway
• Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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