ESL mainstream teacher

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

Position: English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Job Description: To deliver high quality and rigorous instruction aimed at accelerating English language learning, exposing students to content vocabulary, and preparing English Language Learners to move towards proficiency of the English language.

• Educates linguistically diverse students.
• Teaches ESL using the course of study adopted by the School Committee and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
• Has a working knowledge of WIDA and Common Core Standards.
• Evaluates each student's progress in the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Participates in professional development activities consistent with the district's goals and the needs of English Language Learners.
• All other responsibilities listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee.

• Possess a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English as a Second Language (ESL); additional specific content areas preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in teaching English as a Second Language or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience teaching English Language Learners as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Demonstrated success in developing English language proficiency of English Language Learners.
• Experience in curriculum development for ESL/ELL classes.

Reports To
:
Principal / MLL Director

Terms of Employment
:
In accordance with the Fall River Educators Contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

Salary and Terms of Employment
:
In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Salary ranges from $59,491 to $105,164 from Step 2 to Step 12 for holders of a Bachelor's Degree. Higher degrees such as CAGS or Doctorate may receive higher pay scales.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.