About this role
Background on Southbridge Public Schools
Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced, long-term partnership with the University of Connecticut to develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies.
Additionally, our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Plan effective ESL instruction with clear learning goals that will promote and enhance students' L2 proficiency
- Measure student learning using a variety of formative and summative assessments
- Create a classroom environment that is well-managed, safe, and conducive to student learning
- Incorporate innovative instructional strategies, including the effective use of available technologies
- Understand and utilize reasearch-based best-practices in second-language acquisition
- Maintain required EL students' documentation (i.e. progress reports, monitoring forms, etc.)
- Collaborate with academic content teachers to assist with effective SEI strategies
- Work closely with Special Education teachers to ensure adherence to students' IEPs and 504 Plans
- Differentiate instruction to effectively facilitate ELs' L2 growth across English language proficiency levels
- Know and understand WIDA and its L2 learning philosophy
- Facilitate and proctor the state-mandated yearly WIDA ACCESS assessment and WIDA Screener for newly enrolled ELs
- Establish and maintain open and effective lines of communication with parents/guardians, administration, colleagues, and students
- Participate in contractural school-based activites such as team and faculty meetings, and professional development
- Perform other job-related duties (not outlined above) as assigned
Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- A valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL preK - 6
- Strong ability to work with a culturally diverse student population
Preferred
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools
- Dual-certified ESL and SPED; Moderate Disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.