Grade 3 ESL Teacher

Grade 3 ESL Teacher

DESCRIPTION:

Elementary ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers are responsible for utilizing researchbased second language acquisition strategies to teach English Learners in grades K5 classrooms using a coteaching model. ESL teachers will coteach with general education teachers during the English language arts block to provide both content and language instruction. ESL teachers will work with their grade level teams to support EL participation and academic achievement by setting common goals and coplanning instruction in order to provide access to rigorous gradelevel content for English Learners that engages students in critical thinking and creativity. Teachers should be well versed in cultural responsiveness and strategies to differentiate for a diverse population of ELs including SLIFE and ELs with Disabilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Education and/or Liberal Arts
• Massachusetts Teaching Licensure
• SEI Endorsement

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters Degree in Education and/or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• 3 or more years of elementary teaching experience
• Massachusetts Teaching Licensure ESL (PreK6
• Dual Licensure in Special Education and/or Content Area
• Experience working in an urban public schools setting
• Coursework in Phonics Instruction and/or Applied Linguistics
• Foreign Language Proficiency

DUTIES

• Plan and facilitate ESL lessons for English Learners that are aligned with State Standards English Language Arts and Writing.
• Collaborate and coplan with grade level coteachers including classroom teachers and Special Education inclusion teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for English Learners.
• Proctor MCAS and ACCESS assessments for English Learners.
• Assist in EL paperwork management and compliance measures set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Use all available technology and virtual curricula provided by the district to create engaging lessons and supports that are linked with 21st Century skills and remote accessibility.
• Use the WIDA ELD frameworks and other WIDA tools to plan lessons and anticipate the language demands of a lesson.
• Utilize available student learning data to make instructional decisions and foci including but not limited to MCAS ACCESS and iReady.
• Manage classroom behavior with Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies that motivate students and limit disruptions.
• Incorporate Social Emotional Learning standards and curriculum that promote selfconfidence teambuilding and informed decision making.
• Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for English Learners.
• Incorporate language activities into content instruction including Speaking Reading and Writing that align with State Standards for Language Proficiency.
• Communicate with student families on a regular basis using culturally responsive strategies that promote twoway conversations.
• Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development that is relevant to the challenges of urban education in order to close opportunity gaps.
• Collaborate with guidance counselors to refer students who are in need of Social Emotional support.
• Collaborate with Special Education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are properly and consistently delivered.
• Contribute to schoolwide initiatives and events which may be assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal.

SALARY:

• Salary for this position will be based on the Everett Teachers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Everett Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or biasbased intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.