ESL Teacher for Therapeutic Public Day School

 

The Devens School Program combines the collective strengths of students, families and the school to develop
collaborative plans, enabling students with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges to learn
and use skills to meet their educational goals in a therapeutic public day special education school program. The
program is evidence-based with an emphasis on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS); integration of
support and education including school based cognitive behavioral therapeutic support. Additional focus is on the
continuous connections between the students, families, and local school district personnel. The program strives to
assist students in their social emotional competence and academic development to transition to less restrictive
academic settings.

Description of The Position:

ESL teachers are responsible for utilizing research-based second language acquisition strategies to teach English
Learners in grades K-12 in mixed grade level classrooms in a co-teaching, standalone, and push-in model. When
possible, ESL teachers will co-teach and push-in during ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies lessons. ESL
teachers will work with teaching teams to support EL participation and academic achievement by setting common
goals and co-planning instruction. Teachers should be well versed in cultural responsiveness and strategies to
differentiate for a diverse population of ELs including SLIFE and ELs with Disabilities. This educator will provide ESL
direct instruction to very small groups of students across all grade levels.

Requirements:

? Bachelor’s Degree in Education and/or Liberal Arts
? Massachusetts Teaching Licensure in ESL
? SEI Endorsement

Preferred Requirements:

? Master’s Degree in Education
? 3 or more years of teaching experience
? Dual Licensure in Special Education
? Experience working in an urban public schools setting
? Coursework in Phonics Instruction and/or Applied Linguistics
? Foreign Language Proficiency

Duties:

? Plan and facilitate ESL lessons for English Learners within existing models of instruction that are aligned
with State Standards English Language Arts and Writing.
? Collaborate and co-plan with classroom co-teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for
English Learners.
? Proctor MCAS and ACCESS assessments for English Learners.
? Assist in EL paperwork management and compliance measures set forth by the Massachusetts Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education.
? Use all available technology and virtual curricula provided by the district to create engaging lessons and
supports that are linked with 21st Century skills and remote accessibility.
? Utilize available student learning data to make instructional decisions and foci including but not limited to
MCAS, ACCESS, and i-ready.
? Use the WIDA Can Do Descriptors and other WIDA tools to plan lessons and anticipate the language
demands of a lesson.
? Communicates with students during instruction and interpersonal interaction using language structure, tone,
and body language that promotes positive student behavior, conflict resolution and problem solving,
effective management of power struggles, and the application of proactive strategies for management of
escalating behavior.
? Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for English Learners.

? Incorporate language activities into content instruction including Speaking, Reading and Writing that align
with State Standards for Language Proficiency.
? Communicate with student families on a regular basis using culturally responsive strategies that promote
two-way conversations.
? Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development that is relevant to the
challenges of urban education in order to close opportunity gaps.
? Collaborate with guidance counselors to refer students who are in need of Social Emotional support.
? Collaborate with Special Education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all
accommodations are properly and consistently delivered.
? Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events which may be assigned by the Principal and Assistant
Principal.

Salary:

In accordance with the Everett Public Schools Teachers Association Contract

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs,
facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only),
disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics
or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that
demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.