Teacher - English as a Second Language, Gr. 7 & 8 (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Teach: English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Collaborate and communicate with the students’ content teacher(s) to align instruction and support to both the students’ English language development across all four domains and their classroom instructional needs (instructions, vocabulary, reading and writing support, and clarification of assignments).
• Collaborate and communicate with the school’s instructional leadership team, instructional coaches, and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support and other forms of academic assistance.
• Absorb and deliver lessons aligned to WIDA Instructional Standards and deliver appropriate lessons for varying levels of English proficiency.
• Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use effective and culturally-relevant instructional practices.
• Integrate technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and fluency using WIDA’s ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors.
• Assist classroom teachers in the administration of all mandated state and local assessments for English language learners whenever appropriate.
• Attend district and state-sponsored professional development opportunities sufficient to stay current with changes in ELL instruction and improvements in ELL teaching strategies.

Qualifications

• Required Education Level: Hold a Bachelor's degree. Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level. Complete state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and “Highly Qualified."
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
• Able to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English in school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English at the appropriate grade level.
• Experience teaching in an urban setting.