Job Title: Long-Term Sub, English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Location: Bates Elementary, K-5

Salary: Per the SPS-STU Teacher Salary Schedule

SUMMARY

The successful candidate will possess the appropriate Massachusetts Educators License and serve as the ESL Teacher for English Language Learners. The ESL teacher provides direct language instruction to ELL students that serves as a powerful lever to increase English proficiency, academic language acquisition, and student achievement.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches ESL classes to ELL students of all proficiency levels that are aligned to WIDA Can-Do Descriptors, Common Core Standards, and provide students with rigorous opportunities to engage in critical thinking and language learning in all domains
• Plans curricula and daily lesson plans that are accessible, scaffolded, and utilize complex texts
• Promotes a positive classroom environment that celebrates the diversity of the student population and fosters a love of learning
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all students by building on the strengths that students bring to the language learning process
• Leverages extensive knowledge of first and second language acquisition in planning and collaborating with general education teaching colleagues, co-plans and co-teaches, as assigned by building principal
• Communicates regularly and proactively with parents and families in a culturally proficient manner
• Evaluates each student's formative progress in English skills (listening speaking, reading, and writing) and prepares progress reports
• Serves as an advocate for the needs of the ELL students on grade level and instructional teams
• Works under the general supervision of the building principal, ELL Director, and/or other designated administrator, to review student proficiency levels, appropriate ESL services, and ELL data
• Additional duties may be assigned

THE TEACHERS WE SEEK

Salem Public Schools (SPS) knows that there is no more important factor in a child's education than a great teacher. Here in Salem, great teachers are passionate about urban education, drive student achievement, reflect and respect the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. Salem Public Schools also seeks individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language, have experience teaching in urban schools, are bilingual, and hold dual certifications. At a minimum, candidates must:

• Have a valid Massachusetts' teaching license for the appropriate content area and grade
• Have a Bachelor's degree
• Have the ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Additional requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Masters Degree preferred
• Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in ESL K-5; Highly Qualified status under No Child Left Behind
• The ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Second Language (Spanish or Portuguese) Proficiency strongly preferred
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply
• Secondary license in Elementary or Special Education, also preferred
• Current authorization to work in the United States

This position is a long-term sub starting on November 1 st .

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information
Alicia Palmer, Director of Human Capital
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Phone: 978-740-1115
Fax: 978-740-1279
Email: apalmer@salemk12.org