Position:English Learner (EL) Teacher- Long-Term Substitute (LTS)
Location:Woodland Elementary School
Schedule:August 26, 2026 - April 30, 2027
Salary:TBD
To Start: August 26, 2026
Qualifications: Massachusetts certification as a teacher in ESL (PreK- 6), preferred MA Department of Education Teacher License - Elementary Education or English as a Second Language, preferred Master's degree in English as a Second Language (ESL) or Applied Linguistics, preferred ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator: Online and Kindergarten. preferred Working Knowledge of Massachusetts' Curriculum Frameworks Ability to differentiate instruction across all WIDA English proficiency levels Knowledge of and experience with DESE ESL MCUs and Collaboration Tool Knowledge of second language learning and sheltering content, and familiarity with WIDA, Massachusetts standards-based curriculum, standard and alternative methods of assessment. Experience with a variety of ELD instruction: newcomers, EL-SWD, and ESL/SEI core-content co-teaching. Proficiency in another language, preferably Spanish or Portuguese, preferred
Duties & Responsibilities: Teach explicit English Language Development (ELD) to small groups of ELs in push-in and/or co-teaching Sheltered English Immersion classrooms settings Administer annual ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and progress monitoring assessments aligned to WIDA Key Uses. Develop and implement ESL content-integrated curriculum and update the existing ELD curriculum maps Develop, implement, and consistently monitor goals and objectives for students in accordance with the English learner frameworks and keep parents informed about student progress in language acquisition Provide a positive structured learning environment, addressing grade and English proficiency appropriate ELD WIDA standards. Communicate regularly with parents of students in order to assist in the development of language acquisition and academic advancement in the home.