EL Teacher Long Term Substitute (November 24-January 5)

Position:English Learner (EL) Teacher Long Term Substitute (LTS) Location:Woodland Elementary Schedule:2025-2026 School Year Salary:TBD To Start:November 24, 2025 - January 5, 2026 Qualifications: ●Massachusetts certification as a teacher in ESL (PreK- 6), preferred ●MA Department of Education Teacher License – Elementary Education (1-6), preferred ●Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, preferred ●ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator: Online certification, preferred ●Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Core-Content Frameworks and WIDA 2020 ELD Standards ●Knowledge of second language learning and sheltering content, Massachusetts standards-based ESL Model Curriculum Units (MCUs), standard and alternative methods of assessment, and data-driven instruction ●Demonstrated ability to co-teach in the SEI classroom: coursework and/or experience in co-planning, co-teaching, co-assessment, and co-reflection with a Sheltered Content Immersion (SCI) core-academic teacher ●Extensive coursework completion in teaching reading/literacy skills to students at the elementary school level ●Experience working with Students with Limited and/or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) and English learner-students with disabilities (ELSWD) ●Training and experience in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) ●Excellent computer/technology skills with the ability to utilize various computer software and app programs (student database: Aspen, Google Suite, Ellevation, TalkingPoints, iReady, Clever, etc.) ●Committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic and linguistic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap ●A self-reflective, active learner capable of interactive dialogue with all members of the school community ●A positive, solutions-oriented problem solver, willing to become involved in the academic and social aspects of school life Duties & Responsibilities: ●Teach English Language Development (ELD) to various levels of English learners (ELs) in a self-contained ESL classroom and/or co-teach in Sheltered Content Immersion (SCI) classrooms ●Co-plan, coteach, co-assess, and co-reflect with assigned Sheltered Content Immersion (SCI) core-academic teacher(s) ●Teach explicit ELD to students at varying English Proficiency levels, aligned to WIDA Can Dos/Proficiency Level Descriptors ●Provide a safe and respectful learning environment that fosters social and emotional competencies and empowers multilingual students to be skilled and competent communicators who actively participate as leaders in their school community ●Knowledge of screening and assessment of all students with a second language spoken at home, including ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, in-district progress monitoring assessments, and involvement in the administration of ELs ●Administer and grade EL department progress monitoring assessments and adjust practice to ensure student growth in the four domains of language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing ●Develop, implement, and consistently monitor language goals and objectives for students per the WIDA Standards and keep parents informed about student language development progress ●Communicate regularly with EL families via email, face-to-face meetings, and communication apps (i.e. TalkingPoints, etc), and participate in school-based parent engagement events ●Work with the IEP Team and Special Education Team Chair to discuss ELSWD culturally and linguistically relevant IEP development, accommodations, and modifications, aligned to EL’s language proficiency levels and disability. ●Provide an inclusive, positive, structured learning environment ●Ability to actively collaborate with other members of the department and team