8TH GRADE ESL
- Employer
- TrulyHired
- Location
- United States
- Closing date
- Mar 4, 2024
View more categoriesView less categories
- Job Role
- Other
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
8th Grade ESL Teacher
DESCRIPTION:
Everett Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic ESL Teacher. The ESL Middle School teachers are responsible for utilizing research-based second language acquisition strategies to teach English Learners in grade 8 in grade level classrooms in a co-teaching, standalone, and push-in model. ESL teachers will work with their grade level teams to support EL participation and academic achievement by setting common goals and co-planning instruction. Teachers should be well versed in cultural responsiveness and strategies to differentiate for a diverse population of ELs including SLIFE and ELs with Disabilities.
REQUIREMENTS:
DESCRIPTION:
Everett Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic ESL Teacher. The ESL Middle School teachers are responsible for utilizing research-based second language acquisition strategies to teach English Learners in grade 8 in grade level classrooms in a co-teaching, standalone, and push-in model. ESL teachers will work with their grade level teams to support EL participation and academic achievement by setting common goals and co-planning instruction. Teachers should be well versed in cultural responsiveness and strategies to differentiate for a diverse population of ELs including SLIFE and ELs with Disabilities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education and/or Liberal Arts
- Massachusetts Teaching Licensure
- SEI Endorsement
- Master's Degree in Education and/or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- 3 or more years of middle school teaching experience
- Dual Licensure in Special Education and/or Content Area
- Experience working in an urban public schools setting
- Coursework in Phonics Instruction and/or Applied Linguistics
- Foreign Language Proficiency
- Plan and facilitate ESL lessons for English Learners within existing models of instruction that are aligned with State Standards English Language Arts and Writing.
- Collaborate and co-plan with grade level co-teachers including classroom teachers and Special Education inclusion teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for English Learners.
- Proctor MCAS and ACCESS assessments for English Learners.
- Assist in EL paperwork management and compliance measures set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- Use all available technology and virtual curricula provided by the district to create engaging lessons and supports that are linked with 21st Century skills and remote accessibility.
- Utilize available student learning data to make instructional decisions and foci including but not limited to MCAS, ACCESS, DIBLES, and i-ready.
- Use the WIDA Can Do Descriptors and other WIDA tools to plan lessons and anticipate the language demands of a lesson.
- Manage classroom behavior with Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies that motivate students and limit disruptions.
- Incorporate Social Emotional Learning standards and curriculum that promote self-confidence, team-building and informed decision making.
- Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for English Learners.
- Incorporate language activities into content instruction including Speaking, Reading and Writing that align with State Standards for Language Proficiency.
- Communicate with student families on a regular basis using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way conversations.
- Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development that is relevant to the challenges of urban education in order to close opportunity gaps.
- Collaborate with guidance counselors to refer students who are in need of Social Emotional support.
- Collaborate with Special Education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are properly and consistently delivered.
- Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events which may be assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal.
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert