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Sharon High School English Learner Teacher

Employer
TrulyHired
Location
Sharon, Massachusetts
Closing date
Nov 6, 2024
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Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled High School English Language (EL) Teacher to join our team at Sharon High School. The EL Teacher will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction and support to English Language Learners in grades 9-12, helping them achieve academic success and proficiency in English. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching EL students, a passion for fostering an inclusive learning environment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction and Curriculum Development:
  • Design and implement engaging, differentiated lesson plans tailored to the needs of ELL students.
  • Utilize research-based strategies and best practices to support language acquisition and academic growth.
  • Develop and adapt instructional materials to meet diverse student needs, including academic content and language objectives.
Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring:
  • Assess student language proficiency and academic progress through formative and summative assessments.
  • Use assessment data to inform instruction, provide targeted feedback, and adjust teaching strategies.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and performance.
Collaboration and Professional Development:
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement effective accommodations and modifications for ELL students.Work closely with other educators, administrators, and support staff to ensure a cohesive approach to student support and instruction.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with EL teaching strategies, educational technology, and best practices.
  • Contribute to school-wide initiatives and committees focused on improving educational outcomes for ELL students.
Family and Community Engagement:
  • Communicate with families about student progress, challenges, and achievements, using culturally responsive approaches.
  • Foster positive relationships with students, families, and the community to create a supportive learning environment.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, English, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), or a related field.
  • Valid MA educator license in English as a Second Language or English Language Learner
  • Experience teaching English Language Learners at the high school level is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of language acquisition theories, instructional strategies for EL students, and cultural competence.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and manage multiple tasks effectively.


Welcome to ATX Learning

About the Town of Sharon: Sharon, MA is located 22 miles midway between Boston and Providence, it has access to Boston and Providence via MBTA commuter trains, and to New York City and Washington, D.C., via Amtrak trains at nearby Route 128 station. Its population of 18,000--32 percent are children under 19, 56 percent are adults 25-64 years, and 10 percent are seniors over 65--lives mostly in single-family houses ranging from relatively modest ranches to luxury properties. Many town residents have second- and third-generation family roots in Sharon, but the town is also notable for its diversity and openness to newcomers. An Interfaith Clergy Council and an "Affirming Diversity" group foster cooperative understanding among several varieties of Christian and Jewish congregations, an Islamic mosque, and a Unitarian church as well as adherents of Eastern religions, and the group sponsors an annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration. The Sharon School Department oversees a high school, a middle school, and three elementary schools, all of which are committed to excellence in educating students. Sharon High School sends 96% of its graduating seniors on to institutions of higher learning. Beauty and diversity are the key words for Sharon, an attractive community among its neighbors Canton, Norwood, Walpole, Foxboro, Stoughton, Mansfield, and Easton. Sharon Public Schools Mission Statement: The Sharon Public Schools, in partnership with the community, has as its mission the responsibility to prepare students to live in a rapidly changing society. Together we will provide an environment that maximizes the student's academic, artistic, social, emotional and physical development. This atmosphere will encourage each individual to develop the skills and sensitivity for living effectively and responsibly. Equal Opportunity Employer The Sharon Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.

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