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What you can expect as our ESL Teacher:

As our ESL Teacher, you will evaluate and implement, in conjunction with educational programs staff, effective programming to support English language development. This role will include direct instructional time with students and team consultation but some aspects may be done remotely. This position is part time and can range from 8-12 hours per week. Experience working in a school where students needs come first and your contributions have a global impact.

We”d love to talk with you if you can:

• Provide instructional services for students with multiple disabilities including visual impairment and dual sensory impairment, based on individual needs
  
• Assess learner needs using formal and informal tools
  
• Plan, implement and monitor appropriate educational goals aligned with the standards for English Language Development
  
• Provide expertise and consultation to IEP teams to ensure learner needs are met
  
• Maintain learner data to support team decision making
  
• Establish and maintain structures, rules, and procedures for learners
  
• Establish good rapport and maintain respectful relationships with learners
  
• Engage learners by using a variety of approaches/materials and motivating strategies to convey knowledge and develop skills, maximizing instructional/clinical time
  
• Develop performance measures and inform learners of the criteria for success; evaluate learner performance, keep records, and report progress in learning; revise instructional plans based on ongoing observation/evaluation information
  
• Collaborate, consult with, and maintain effective communication with outside agency staff at all levels, and family members, and when indicated, provide training
  
• Determine present levels of performance by reviewing background information and conducting informal and formal assessments
  

To be successful, you should have:

• Ability to plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student”s Individual progress
  
• Knowledge of a variety of teaching techniques within the discipline including ELD curriculum development and consultation
  
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
  
• Ability to think clearly in stressful situations, high stress tolerance and physical stamina required
  
• Meet educational requirements and qualifies for certification/licensure while updating and expanding knowledge
  
• Demonstrate understanding of the general curriculum, expanded core curriculum, and subject matter/area of expertise
  
• Ensure learners” medical needs are met by altering teaching/clinical strategies and following protocols
  
• The ability to perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor”s degree in education or relevant field, and English as a Second Language teacher license for K-5 or 6-12 with the ability to obtain the second level within 2 years of employment.
  
• Ability to complete and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Crisis Prevention and Physical Intervention (CPPI) Certifications • Ability to travel independently
  

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Master”s degree in Special Education or Language Acquisition
  
• Previous experience working with students with visual impairments or students with severe disabilities.
  

If hired as a regular employee at Perkins, we have benefits that put you first, including an employer contributing retirement plan, tuition reimbursement from day one, professional development, personal days, paid time off and paid sick leave. Our campus is quaint, charming and historical, a perfect mix of legacy and modern buildings. It is located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.