Teacher - Special Education: SAIL - - 2026-2027 Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher - Special Education: SAIL - Roosevelt School - 2026-2027

Job Description

SUBJECT: TEACHER - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

REPORTS TO:

BUILDING PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing instructional experiences through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools and the mandates of M.G.L.

C. 71A, the Transitional Bilingual Education Act of 1971.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for planning, developing and implanting various instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted students.

2. Responsible for effective classroom presentation techniques and reviewing, correcting and reinforcing instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.

3. Responsible for techniques of testing/ conformation of level accomplishment.

4. Responsible for effective techniques of classroom management/ discipline and behavior reinforcement.

5. Responsible for demonstrating effective techniques to gain cognitive development.

6. Responsible for identification and referral procedures for students requiring Special Education.

7. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

8. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

9. Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.

10. Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.

11. Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.

12. Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.

13. Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.

14. Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.

15. Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.

16. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Massachusetts Licensure as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher 5-12

3. SEI Endorsement or dual licensure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced educational preparation in the area of English as a Second Language methodology.

2. Experience in the area of Bilingual/Bicultural education and second language acquisition.

3. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.

4. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.

5. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.

WORK YEAR: 185 days

SALARY:
Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree with the potential to increase dependent on the highest level of education.

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Welcome to Worcester East Middle School

Our Focus Statement Worcester East Middle School’s focus is to improve reading comprehension and writing skills across the curriculum. View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs.

For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, .

Job Requirements

To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your School Spring profile is updated. Your MA DESE certification number will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license.

Please ensure that your School Spring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.
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