ESL Teacher

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach English as a Second Language to Multilingual Learners (MLs) in an ESL classroom vocational classroom and/or co-teach in Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) classrooms
• Co-teach and support MLs in a vocational setting with expectations to co-plan co-assess and co-reflect with co-teacher
• Teach students at varying English Proficiency levels aligned to WIDA Standards
• Develop and refine in-district ESL curriculum with a student centered relevant focus
• Administer screeners and required state assessments
• Create lessons for MLs to achieve language goals and objectives and keep families and caregivers informed about progress
• Communicate regularly with families
• Work with the Special Education department as applicable to discuss dually identified EL-SWD culturally and linguistically relevant IEP development accommodations and modifications aligned to MLs language proficiency level and disability
• Actively collaborate with other members of the department and school community
• Fulfills all duties and responsibilities contained in the contract between the Southeastern Regional School District Committee and the Southeastern Regional Teachers Association.
• Meets and instructs assigned students/classes in the location and at the times designated including push in and pull out servicing of students needing support in building literacy skills.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and responsive to the interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon the request of administrative personnel.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of behavior.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis keeps accurate and timely records of student achievement and provides reports of student grades and progress as required.
• Respects student confidentiality in all contact with any third party.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Conveys a high standard of personal deportment and attire.
• Plans and promotes integration activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified applicants must possess an ESL license and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or meet the criteria for licensure which include:

• Massachusetts certification as an ESL teacher (5-12) required
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement required
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Core-Content Frameworks and WIDA ELD Standards required
• Sufficient proficiency with technology required to perform the essential functions of the position
• Such alternatives as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent
• Southeastern will consider applicants with relevant education experience and qualifications who are pursuing ESL licensure.

REPORTS TO:

Vice Principal of Curriculum Instruction & Assessments

EVALUATION:

The Supervisor will evaluate performance of this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time school year plus three days.

Required Experience:

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