ESL Teachers Professional Learning Community: Participant

Job Description

ESL TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGCOMMUNITY: PARTICIPANT

Description: Participants will collaborate and share learning to enhance the effectiveness of EL
instruction in EPS classrooms. PLC conversations will be grounded in four texts:
? And Justice for ELs: A Leader's Guide to Creating and Sustaining Equitable Schools by
Ayanna C. Cooper
? Breaking Down the Wall: Essential Shifts for English Learners' Success Margarita
Espino Calderon, Maria G. Dove, Diane Staehr Fenner and others
? The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners by TESOL Writing Team
? The School I Deserve: Six Young Refugees and Their Fights for Equality in America by
Jo Napolitano

Working Times/Dates/Modality:
? 12 hours synchronous: once a month, in-person, 90 minute meeting on the first
Wednesday of every month from October to May.*
? The dates are as follows: 10/2, 11/13*, 12/4, 1/8*, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7
¦ *Due to holiday/conflicts, the November and January dates will be on the
second Wednesday rather than the first.

? The in-person meeting will be from 3:15-4:45 pm at the Keverian School.
? 13 hours of asynchronous reading analysis and preparatory time for meeting
participation.

Requirements: Current assignment as a licensed ESL Teacher or EL Coordinator

Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading professional development or professional
learning communities, and a Masters degree in ESL Instruction or Leadership

Remuneration: $40/hr for 25 hours, totaling $1000. Remuneration will be based on hours
worked. Facilitator will also receive a copy of all four texts

Number of Positions: 20

Interested candidates should apply on Internal TalentEd and email their letter of interest to

Genevieve McDonough by September 13, 2024

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not
discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis
of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender
identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and
does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that
demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.