English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher (Starting November 2026)

POSITION: ELL Teacher, starting November 9, 2026

JOB GOAL: To create a language-rich environment that encourages students to learn and take risks as they become proficient in the English language, become self-advocates, and productive members of society in accordance with DESE standards for effective teaching.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have the ability to:

• create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• utilize specific instructional strategies and practices that allow for the differentiation of instruction to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of various learners
• use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
• use reasoning ability to evaluate assessment data and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action
• use contemporary professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decision
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
• establish and implement classroom rules and expectations for classroom behavior that maintain order in the classroom
• work collaboratively with colleagues, students and families
• communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public
• work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
• perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Grafton Public Schools policies
• work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner
• plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development.
• act as a resource for colleagues by modeling instructional strategies, identifying and developing instructional resources, and providing professional development related to the needs of ELL students
• collaborate with the ELL team on programming, data analysis, and instructional planning
• develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate instructional programming to meet the needs of ELL students
• identify English language learner (ELL) students using district criteria
• perform other duties as assigned by the building principal