Position:English Learner (EL) Teacher Long Term Substitute (LTS)Location:Woodland ElementarySchedule:2025-2026 School Year Salary:TBDTo Start:November 24 2025 - January 5 2026Qualifications:Massachusetts certification as a teacher in ESL (PreK- 6) preferredMA Department of Education Teacher License Elementary Education (1-6) preferredSheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement preferredACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator: Online certification preferredWorking knowledge of the Massachusetts Core-Content Frameworks and WIDA 2020 ELD StandardsKnowledge of second language learning and sheltering content Massachusetts standards-based ESL Model Curriculum Units (MCUs) standard and alternative methods of assessment and data-driven instructionDemonstrated ability to co-teach in the SEI classroom: coursework and/or experience in co-planning co-teaching co-assessment and co-reflection with a Sheltered Content Immersion (SCI) core-academic teacherExtensive coursework completion in teaching reading/literacy skills to students at the elementary school levelExperience working with Students with Limited and/or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) and English learner-students with disabilities (ELSWD)Training and experience in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI)Excellent computer/technology skills with the ability to utilize various computer software and app programs (student database: Aspen Google Suite Ellevation TalkingPoints iReady Clever etc.)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 achievement gapA self-reflective active learner capable of interactive dialogue with all members of the school communityA positive solutions-oriented problem solver willing to become involved in the academic and social aspects of school lifeDuties & Responsibilities:Teach English Language Development (ELD) to various levels of 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 ELD to students at varying English Proficiency levels aligned to WIDA Can Dos/Proficiency Level Descriptors Provide a safe and respectful learning environment that fosters social and emotional competencies and empowers multilingual students to be skilled and competent communicators who actively participate as leaders in their school communityKnowledge of screening and assessment of all students with a second language spoken at home including ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 in-district progress monitoring assessments and involvement in the administration of ELsAdminister and grade EL department progress monitoring assessments and adjust practice to ensure student growth in the four domains of language: listening speaking reading and writingDevelop implement and consistently monitor language goals and objectives for students per the WIDA Standards and keep parents informed about student language development progressCommunicate regularly with EL families via email face-to-face meetings and communication apps (i.e. TalkingPoints etc) and participate in school-based parent engagement eventsWork with the IEP Team and Special Education Team Chair to discuss ELSWD culturally and linguistically relevant IEP development accommodations and modifications aligned to ELs language proficiency levels and an inclusive positive structured learning environmentAbility to actively collaborate with other members of the department and team