Long-Term Substitute ESL Elementary Teacher- (End of Year)

Position: LTS Teacher -ESL

Position Type: Temporary Long Term Substitute

Department: Elementary

Location:Hosmer

Reports to: Principal

Watertown Public Schools seeks outstanding applicants for the position of ESL Teacher. It is a full-time Elementary ESL Teacher position atHosmer IS A LONG TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on3/18/2026until the end of the year.

General Description:

Watertown Public Schools seeks an exceptional Long-term Substitute Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. Watertown Public Schools is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

The candidate will be able to properly identify ofELsin a timely manner and be able to administer the WIDAACCESS the WIDA screener and/orWIDAMODEL.

The candidate should have experience teaching early literacy skills and be familiar with providing reading and writing instruction and phonics to elementary school students. They should possess good communication and interpersonal skills in order to have ongoing collaboration with core academic teachers provideELswith sheltered instruction and other effective strategies in their classroom as well as other peoples classrooms. Additionally the candidate would regularly communicate with parents as required and as appropriate. S/he should have experience working with and/or teaching elementary students; an understanding of the needs of students at this age; a collaborative work ethic; a commitment to inclusive pedagogy.

Active participation in monthlyELDdepartment meetings and related professional development as well as proficient use of email spreadsheets Google Docs etc. for department communication and file sharing are preferred.

Responsibilities:

Working under the general supervision of the ESL Coordinator as well as building administration the successful candidate will plan and teach both pull out and push in groups as well as co-teaching with classroom teachers. They will work collaboratively with members of the department and the school to support student learning and growth. Candidates with familiarity with ACCESS/WIDA Fundations DIBELs and/or who are bilingual are strongly preferred and encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter instructional skills and resource materials for the course(s) taught.
• Creates lesson plans aligned with current state and district standards which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
• Maintains a safe organized classroom that supports students independent learning collaboration and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
• Provide consistent immediate feedback to student learning and ask analytical questions that elicit students responses that incorporate prior knowledge life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement obtain parental information when requested promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities sporting activities clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies: Using the Massachusetts Model System for Educators Rubric priority skills and abilities that all Watertown Public School teachers should possess:

Curriculum Planning and Assessment

(Subject Matter Knowledge Well-Structured Lessons Curriculum and Planning Indicator Child and Adolescent Development)

• Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
• Can convey a grasp of child development and how students learn
• Designs effective and rigorous standards based units of instruction consisting of well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes.

Teaching All Students

(Meeting Diverse Needs Student Engagement Safe Learning Environment)

• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge motivate and engage all students and facilitate equitable active student participation
• Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
• Cultural Proficiency
• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students diverse backgrounds identities strengths and challenges are respected

Family and Community Engagement

(Parent/Family Engagement)

• Engages with families and builds collaborative respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration

Professional Culture

(Reflective Practice Professional Collaboration)

• Regularly reflects on practice seeks and responds to feedback and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Qualifications Required:

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as a pre-K-6 ESL teacherand the SEI endorsement (OR dual certification in ESL).
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis. Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit stand walk talk hear operate a computer hand-held learning devices and other office equipment reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Pay Breakdown:

• Per Diem Daily Rate Days 1-30: $135/ Per diem for unlicensed candidates $145/Per diem for licensed candidates
• Per Diem Daily Rate after 30 days: $372.24/ Per diem.
• Rate for 91-184 Days - IndividualContractual Per diem rate based on the salary scale

Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown 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.

Required Experience:

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