PT ELL Level 4 Teacher - Mornings

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The Somerville Public Schools’ Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences (SCALE) is seeking a part-time teacher to teach the ELL Level 4 morning class. The teacher will facilitate a contextualized, competency-based approach to teaching and encourage adult learners to be active participants in their own learning. Collaboration with program staff ensures learners are equipped with skills needed for workplace and educational success.

• Create and implement student-centered lessons which focus on the vocabulary, pronunciation, and authentic conversation skills necessary for on-the-job success.
• Ensure that delivered lessons align with the ELL Department’s Curriculum Guidelines and the MA DESE English Language Proficiency Standards.
• Translate class objectives, student learning outcomes, and class materials into learning activities that are appropriate for students’ ELL levels and engage students to promote learning.
• Commit to updating and modifying materials and lessons regularly to maintain relevance and efficacy, and work with other teachers to share and develop resources.
• Guide students in the acquisition of English and help students to understand the target culture, while affirming learners’ own cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Help students identify and set personal goals, and work with students to ensure that they are making sufficient progress toward achieving those goals.
• Implement useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures to evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations as required by department policy/procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks such as taking attendance, administering and grading assessments, communicating regularly with students about their progress in compliance with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) ACLS.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, appropriate in-service workshops, and take advantage of professional development opportunities for continued improvement in ELL instruction and teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with education and career advisors on career/college readiness/workforce preparation instruction.
• Work collaboratively with and encourage collaboration between team members to ensure performance goals are met.
• Follow department policy/procedures regarding the delivery of instruction, progress monitoring and placement, substitutes and substitute lesson plans, and operating procedures.
• Participate in school and community events, such as seminars, field trips, community forums, and end of the year ceremonies, including graduation.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Engage in continual professional development.
• Adhere to rules of student’s confidentiality.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Familiarity with the field of Adult Basic Education and ELL
• Sound understanding of adult learning theory
• Solid knowledge base of ELL instruction including the four domains of language
• Strong foundation in second language acquisition and linguistics
• Demonstrated proficiency using digital literacy tools
• Knowledge of Massachusetts’ DESE-ACLS program guidelines, performance indicators & benchmarks, English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)

• Professionalism in all areas of practice and all interactions with students and staff
• Commitment to the mission of SCALE
• Proven history of successful collaboration
• Flexible & adaptable
• Possess and model high standards for self and student work
• Set rigorous goals focused on instruction, assessment, and professional learning
• Solutions-based approach to dealing with identified needs, problems and or conflict
• Willingness to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced classroom/school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
• Commitment to embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness

• Part Time / Grant Funded
• August 2025-June 2026
• 3 mornings per week
• 9 Instructional hours per week
• 2 prep hours per week
• Location:
  
  SCALE Department
• Teaching responsibilities begin immediately and continue through the end…