Teacher - English as a Second Language (SY26-27)

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher.

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.
• 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 ACCESS administration.
• Prepare for and assist with organization of ELL student transition meetings for those ready to transition out of ELL services.
• Plan 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.

Core Competencies

• Accountability for Student Achievement
• Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess.
• Communicating Content Knowledge
• Equitable & Effective Instruction
• Cultural Proficiency
• Parent/Family Engagement
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration

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.
• Candidates must have such authorization to work in the United States.
• Able to model excellent spoken and written English for students learning English in school.
• Possessing a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English at the appropriate grade level is preferred.
• Experience teaching in an urban setting is preferred.

Terms

• BTU, Group I

Salary and Compensation

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation.