Teacher - English as a Second Language, Gr. 7-12 (SY23-24)
Company: Boston Public Schools
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional English as a Second
Language (ESL) Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to
join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an
exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their
efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to
the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to
high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency
for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among
subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who
seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and
innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a
teacher.
Reports to: Principal/Head of school
Responsibilities
Teach: English as a Second Language:
- Provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to
Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners.
- Collaborate and communicate with the students' content
teacher(s) to align instruction and support to both the students'
English language development across all four domains and their
classroom instructional needs (instructions, vocabulary, reading
and writing support, and clarification of assignments).
- Collaborate and communicate with the school's instructional
leadership team, instructional coaches, and administration to
ensure ELL students receive language support and other forms of
academic assistance.
- Assist with the oversight and delivery of ACCESSadministration.
- Prepare for and assist with organization of ELL student
transition meetings for those ready to transition out of ELL
services.
- Plan and deliver lessons aligned to WIDA Instructional
Standards and deliver appropriate lessons for varying levels of
English proficiency.
- Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use effective and
culturally-relevant instructional practices.
- Integrate technology into the classroom as an instructional
tool and for personal productivity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and fluency using WIDA's ELD
Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors.
- Assist classroom teachers in the administration of all mandated
state and local assessments for English language learners whenever
appropriate.
- Attend district and state-sponsored professional development
opportunities sufficient to stay current with changes in ELL
instruction and improvements in ELL teaching strategies.Core
Competencies: Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of
Human Capital has identified priority skills and abilities that all
BPS teachers should possess:
- Accountability for Student Achievement(II-A-1. Quality of
Effort and Work, II-D-2. High Expectations, I-B-2. Adjustments to
Practice)
- Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates
cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all
students can master challenging material through effective
effort
- Assesses students' understanding regularly with ambitious
learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary
adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks
- Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content,
and the teaching profession
- Communicating Content Knowledge(I-A-1. Subject Matter
Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons)
- Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and
the pedagogy it requires
- Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in
real-world settings and connects to other content areas and
relevant standards
- Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to
standards
- Equitable & Effective Instruction(II-A-3. Meeting Diverse
Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning
Environment)
- Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all
students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
- Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge,
motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active
student participation
- Builds a productive learning environment where every student
participates and is valued as part of the class community
- Cultural Proficiency(II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2.
Maintains a Respectful Environment)
- Actively creates and maintains an environment in which
students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and
challenges are respected
- Parent/Family Engagement(III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)
- Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful
relationships with them in service of student learning
- Professional Reflection & Collaboration(IV-A-1. Reflective
Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration)
- Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback,
and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous
learning and development
- Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult
learning community.Qualifications - Required
- Education Level: Hold a Bachelor's degree.
- Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the
appropriate grade level.
- Complete state and federal guidelines in order to be fully
licensed and "Highly Qualified."
- Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established
by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
- Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates
must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
- Able to model excellent spoken and written English for students
learning English in school.Qualifications - Preferred
- Experience teaching in an urban setting.
- BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates
who speak another language bring added value to the classroom,
school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly
interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official
languages: Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese,
Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
- In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core
content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or
both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second
Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).Terms: BTU, Group
I
Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee
Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and
compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of
the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through
the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination
policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or
employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race,
color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability,
homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national
origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status,
and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based
intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals'
dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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