Teacher - English as a Second Language (ESL) - Burncoat High School 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Worcester (MA); In loco; USD 61.000 - 91.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Worcester Public Schools at Burncoat High School in Worcester, Massachusetts seeks a full-time ESL teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The ideal candidate holds MA ESL licensure with SEI endorsement, a Bachelor's degree, and experience supporting diverse language learners; 185 work days per year, with salary 61,410 to 91,240.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Massachusetts ESL licensure required.
• SEI endorsement or dual licensure required.

Mansioni

• Plan, develop and implement instructional experiences for ESL students.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
• Use diverse strategies to promote language development and equity.
• Identify and refer students needing special education support.
• Stay current with curriculum and assessment practices.

Conoscenze

Multilingual abilities

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts ESL Licensure

SEI Endorsement

Descrizione del lavoro

Teacher - English as a Second Language (ESL) - Burncoat High School 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965620

Application Deadline: Nov 03, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,410 to $91,240 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Description

SUBJECT: TEACHER - (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing instructional experiences through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools and the mandates of M.G.L. C. 71A, the Transitional Bilingual Education Act of 1971.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities)

1. Responsible for planning, developing and implanting various instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted students.
2. Responsible for effective classroom presentation techniques and reviewing, correcting and reinforcing instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
3. Responsible for techniques of testing/ conformation of level accomplishment.
4. Responsible for effective techniques of classroom management/ discipline and behavior reinforcement.
5. Responsible for demonstrating effective techniques to gain cognitive development.
6. Responsible for identification and referral procedures for students requiring Special Education.
7. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
8. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
9. Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.
10. 10.Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
11. 11.Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.
12. 12.Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.
13. 13.Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
14. 14.Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
15. 15.Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
16. 16.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.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Massachusetts Licensure as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher.
3. SEI Endorsement or dual licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Advanced educational preparation in the area of English as a Second Language methodology.
2. Experience in the area of Bilingual/Bicultural education and second language acquisition.
3. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.
4. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.
5. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.

WORK YEAR: 185 days

SALARY: Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree with the potential to increase dependent on the highest level of education.

This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.

Job Requirements

• To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. Your MA DESE certification number will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joseph Ewick , Principal
• 179 Burncoat Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01606
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Welcome to Burncoat High School

Our Focus StatementThe Instructional Focus for Burncoat High School is to work to improve all students’ ability to thoroughly and successfully answer open response questions as measured by MCAS, MEPA, and various forms of formative assessment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.