ESL Teacher Dually Identified Students in Substantially Separate

ESL Teacher for Dually Identified Students in Substantially Separate Setting

Everett Public Schools Devens School - Everett, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026

ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers are responsible for utilizing research-based second language acquisition strategies to teach English Learners in grade-level classrooms in a variety of flexible teaching models. Everett Public hosts specific programming for dually identified students in a substantially separate program at the Devens Public Day School or Integrated Learning Program. ESL teacher will empower students with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges to learn and use skills to meet their educational goals in a therapeutic public day or special education school program.

ESL Teacher will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, ancillary services providers and paraprofessionals to improve performance of students using evidence-based practices.

Primary responsibility shall include student safety, language acquisition and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student’s readiness to learn. The candidate will have a flexible ESL schedule that adapts to the grade level needs of the student based on the IEP servicing schedule. Teachers should be well versed in cultural responsiveness and strategies to differentiate for a diverse population of ELs with Disabilities (dually identified students).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and/or Liberal Arts
• Massachusetts Teaching Licensure, ESL (PreK-6)
• SEI Endorsement

• Master’s Degree in Education and/or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• MA Licensure-PreK-8 Moderate Special Needs or Severe Special Needs
• Experience working in an urban public schools setting
• Foreign Language Proficiency

• Plan and facilitate ESL lessons for English Learners that are aligned with State Standards English Language Arts and Writing.
• Plan for several models of inclusion, including co-teaching, push-in support, and standalone instruction.
• Collaborate and co-plan with grade level co-teachers including classroom teachers and Special Education teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for English Learners.
• Support at IEP meetings for the needs of dually identified students in the ILP program.
• Proctor MCAS and administer ACCESS assessments for English Learners.
• Assist in EL paperwork management and compliance measures set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Use all available technology and virtual curricula provided by the district to create engaging lessons and supports that are linked with 21st Century skills and remote accessibility.
• Use the WIDA ELD frameworks, alternative WIDA ELD frameworks and other WIDA tools to plan lessons and anticipate the language demands of a lesson.
• Utilize available student learning data to make instructional decisions and foci including but not limited to MCAS, ACCESS, and i-Ready.
• Manage classroom behavior with Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies that motivate students and limit disruptions.
• Incorporate Social Emotional Learning standards and curriculum that promote self-confidence, team-building and informed decision making.
• Incorporate language activities into content instruction including Speaking, Reading and Writing that align with State Standards for Language Proficiency.
• Communicate with student families on a regular basis using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way conversations.
• Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development that is relevant to the challenges of urban education in order to close opportunity gaps.
• Collaborate with guidance counselors to refer students who are in need of Social Emotional support.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events which may be assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal.

Salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Everett School Committee and the Everett Teachers Association. SY 26-27. Pay Range - $65,178 - $125,654.

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $65,178 to $125,654 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Elaine Monge , Director of Human Resources
• 121 Vine Street
• Everett, Massachusetts 02149
• Phone:
• Email: emonge.ma.us