English Second Language Teacher - MVMMS

English as a Second Language Teacher – MVMMS

Melrose Public Schools, Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, Melrose, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Title: English as a Second Language Teacher

Salary: $58,956.22 – $ per CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Qualifications:

• Certification in English as a Second Language at the elementary level
• Master’s degree in ESL or related field preferred
• Knowledge of current theories of second language acquisition and development
• Knowledge of effective sheltered English immersion instructional techniques and current regulations
• SEI Endorsement
• Successful completion of a criminal record (C.O.R.I.) check and fingerprint check

Reports To: Building Principal and Executive Director of Academics & Accountability

Job Goal: The ESL teacher will provide direct English language development for students identified as English language learners in both classroom and pull‑out settings to small and large groups at the elementary level. Instruction will support the acquisition of English through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL teacher will work with the principal and classroom teachers to design instruction to meet the needs of English language learners.

Work Year: Full Academic Year

Salary/Benefits: In accordance with collective bargaining agreement

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction in English language development to students identified as English language learners in classrooms and pull‑out settings.
• Develop lessons to meet the individual English‑language needs of students across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Administer appropriate English language proficiency assessments and support staff in analysis of results.
• Support intake of English language learners by completing language proficiency assessments and required documentation, including parental notifications.
• Communicate with parents and families about student progress and facilitate communication between school and families.
• Meet regularly with principals, classroom teachers, and staff to share observations and provide resources and suggestions for meeting needs of English language learners within the structured English immersion setting.
• Maintain required documentation for students, including intake and exit forms, parent notifications, and assessments.
• Support monitoring of students classified as formerly limited English proficient (FLEP) through required documentation and collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Collaborate with other ESL teachers to develop WIDA‑aligned curriculum and coordinate with curriculum specialists to meet student needs across disciplines.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, and students.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations of students and parents.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Use appropriate instructional practices to support English language development across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Ensure instructional strategies support Melrose’s curriculum goals.
• Administer English language proficiency assessments.
• Maintain and organize required student documentation.

Specialty Areas:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment for English language learners.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Ability to work in a normal classroom and school building environment.
• Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with students and teachers.
• Ability to utilize computers and other administrative technologies appropriate to the position.

Position Type: Part‑time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Bryan Corrigan, Asst. Principal
• 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, Massachusetts 02176
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