ESL (English as a Second Language) Long-term Substitute Teacher (5988

ESL Long-term Substitute Teacher

Westborough High School in Westborough, MA seeks a dynamic ESL (English as a Second Language) Long-term substitute Teacher from 8/31/26 - 10/14/26.

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.

• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title:

High School Long-term Substitute Teacher, ESL

Reports to:

Principal & Director of English Language Learning

Department: ESL

Work year: 8/31-10/14/26

FSLA Status: per diem

Compensation: $290 per diem, non-benefited

The ESL Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The teacher provides learning experiences that engage students in language arts, math, science/technology/engineering, social studies, and social-emotional learning guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements. The ESL Teacher facilitates English language acquisition and the academic, social and behavioral supports for students who are English Language Learners through direct service, collaboration, consultation, and coaching.

The English Language Learner department of the Westborough Public Schools is dynamic and inclusive. We welcome candidates who thrive as part of a diverse, collaborative team.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited college/university in a related field
• Professional Certification:
• MA DESE licensure in ESL
• Additional certification in special education and/or Elementary Education highly desirable
• CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching English Language learners and in a diverse public school setting
• Experience with students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Knowledge of WIDA Standards and language objectives
• Strong background in language acquisition instruction
• Strong background in literacy and math instruction
• Highly desirable to have experience with:
• Balanced Literacy
• Readers' and Writers' Workshop model
• Explicit phonics instruction
• Guided Math Workshop model
• Inquiry-based instruction
• Project-based learning
• Eureka Math
• FOSS Science
• Second Step
• Responsive Classroom
• Technology Integration

Core Competencies:

• Creates a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment centered around maintaining effective relationships
• Plans and implements differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based on district objectives and student needs
• Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design with a demonstrated commitment to remain current in content knowledge and instructional pedagogy
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adults
• Demonstrates flexibility and collaboration when working with students, colleagues, and families

Central Functions of the Job (May Include But Are Not Limited To):