Teacher, ESL 5/6

**FOR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY UNTIL January 27, 2024 ____ after January 27, 2024 the posting is open to external candidates, including our long-term substitutes and our other qualified employees**

LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

REPORTS TO: Principal of Record

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: start of the 2024-2025 school year

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Remain up to date regarding curriculum content. Plan instruction effectively. Plan assessment of student learning effectively. Monitor students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate. Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement. Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety. Make learning goals clear to students. Use appropriate instruction techniques. Use appropriate questioning techniques Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn. Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students. Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum. Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning. Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals. Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions. Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district. Be a reflective and continuous learner. Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations. Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.

REQUIREMENTS

• Salary per years of experience and education level pursuant to pay schedule within Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Experience with appropriate age group.