Teacher - ESL - Elementary

Revere Public School District; Crescent Beach (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Revere Public School District is seeking an Elementary ESL teacher to serve English Language Learners at Garfield Elementary in Revere, MA. The role focuses on rigorous ESL instruction within a self-contained or SCI setting, aligned to WIDA standards, with collaboration across teachers to support student language development.

Ideal candidates hold MASS licensure in ESL PreK-6 and SEI endorsement, and are prepared to engage families and adapt instruction to diverse language needs.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure in ESL PreK-6 is required
• SEI endorsement is required
• Knowledge of WIDA 2020 ELD Standards
• Experience co-teaching in SEI classrooms and collaborative planning

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL to ELs in self-contained ESL classroom or co-teach in SCI classrooms
• Co-plan, co-teach, co-assess, and co-reflect with SCI teachers
• Develop and monitor language goals and communicate progress to families
• Collaborate with department and school team to support EL students

Skills

ESL licensure PreK-6

SEI endorsement

WIDA standards knowledge

Co-teach in SEI classroom

Bilingual candidates preferred

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Computer/tech skills

Job description

Teacher - ESL - Elementary

Revere Public School District Garfield Elementary - Revere, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5909037

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

The Garfield Elementary School is seeking a highly qualified educator to teach ESL for English Language Learner (ELL) and Multilingual Learner (ML) students, and who is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

The Revere Public Schools is committed to providing personalized and meaningful education to all students so that they individually experience superior personal development by:

• Engaging all members of our educational community in the decision-making process
• Ensuring rigor and relevance throughout all curricular areas
• Ensuring positive relationships among all members of the school community
• Fostering resilience within all members of the school community
• Fostering and celebrating innovation throughout our system

Our District Vision is to be an inclusive community of continuous learners in which all stakeholder voices are valued and contribute meaningfully to district-level decision making.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following. Additions and modifications to these representative duties and responsibilities are under the purview of the Superintendent of Schools.

• Teach English as a Second Language (ESL to English Learners (ELs) in a self-contained ESL classroom and/or co-teach in Sheltered Content Immersion (SCI) classrooms)
• Co-plan, coteach, co-assess, and co-reflect with assigned Sheltered Content Immersion (SCI) core-academic teacher(s)
• Teach explicit ESL to students at varying English Proficiency levels, aligned to WIDA 2020 Standards
• Develop and refine in-district ESL content-integrated curriculum maps, aligned to MA Frameworks and WIDA 2020 Standards.
• Administer and grade EL department common assessments and adjust practice to ensure student growth in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Develop, implement, and consistently monitor language goals and objectives for students and keep parents informed about student language development progress
• Communicate regularly with families via email, face-to-face meetings, and communication apps and participate in district and school-based parent engagement events
• Work with the Special Education department as applicable to discuss EL-SWD culturally and linguistically relevant IEP development, accommodations, and modifications, aligned to EL’s language proficiency level and disability.
• Actively collaborate with other members of the department and team

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure in English as a Second Language (PreK-6), required
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, required
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Core-Content Frameworks and WIDA 2020 ELD Standards
• Knowledge of second language learning and sheltering content, Massachusetts ESL Model Curriculum Units (MCUs), standard and alternative methods of assessment, and data-driven instruction
• Demonstrated ability to co-teach in the SEI classroom: course work and/or experience in co-planning, coteaching, co-assessment, and co-reflection with a Sheltered Content Immersion (SCI) core-academic teacher
• Experience working with Students with Limited and/or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) and English learner-students with disabilities (ELSWD)
• Excellent computer/technology skills with the ability to utilize various computer software and app programs
• Committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic and linguistic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the opportunity gap
• A self-reflective, active learner capable of interactive dialogue with all members of the school community
• Bilingual candidates preferred

SCHEDULE & COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT

Schedule, salary, and benefits will be determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Revere School Committee and the Revere Teachers Association.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,627 to $125,792 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Equal Opportunity Employer

Revere Public Schools (RPS) reaffirms its commitment to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all. The School Committee subscribes to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors. Any individual who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision must understand that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. *race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Job Requirements

• Satisfactory State and Federal background checks
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Percy Napier , Principal
• 176 Garfield Ave.
• Revere, Massachusetts 02151
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]