EL Teacher - Bellingham Memorial School

Bellingham Public Schools Bellingham Memorial School 6/7 - Bellingham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Bellingham Public Schools Bellingham Memorial School 6/7 - Bellingham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5721493

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE:
English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher
- Bellingham Memorial School

POSITION SUMMARY:

The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher provides English language development instruction to foundational and transitional students in our Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) program. The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher advances the language and literacy competencies of English Learner (EL) students. The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher reports to the principal(s) and the English Language Program Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of WIDA 2020 Standards and levels of English proficiency to employ lessons for students that build on their linguistic and cultural assets to allow them to build oracy and literacy in English;
• Sustains systems and routines in the classroom learning environment that exemplify linguistically and culturally sustaining pedagogy within the SEI model;
• Advances student progress towards meeting English language proficiency benchmarks by routinely tailoring curriculum and instruction to student needs based on assessment/data;
• Routinely collaborates with stakeholders (leadership, staff, students, and families) in two-way communication to share data, conclusions, and insights about student progress and apply team feedback to support improved student learning;
• Annually acts as a test administrator for the ACCESS for ELLs state assessment;
• Provides support and upkeep of mandated documentation, to include EL eligibility and assessment;
• Works with the school Principal and EL Program Director to ensure effective and efficient integration of EL-specific and general education resources in efforts to support English learners;
• Reflects on one’s instructional practice and seeks out & engages in ongoing professional learning to strengthen equitable practice and improve student learning;
• Other duties, as assigned.

SKILLS/ABILITY:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
• Commitment to remain current with state certification requirements with regard to licensure.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed, or eligible for licensure in English as a Second Language, at the appropriate level (PreK-6) and/or (5-12), by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, to include Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement;
• Meets all Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education standards for Highly Qualified Teacher;
• Bachelor's Degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university, in a related field;

SALARY: per the BTA Contract

CLASSIFICATION: BTA

PHYSICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion.

Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

REPORTS TO: ELE Director

OUR MISSION:

The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels:

DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade
3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade
3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential.

The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a…