Middle School Teacher - ESL

At Arlington Middle School, our students are consistently engaged in thoughtful and rigorous tasks. Our school is a safe place where students, staff, and families are valued and respected. Work Hard and Be Nice. We believe that students learn best when they are provided opportunities to have quality interactions with their peers and their teachers. Arlington Middle School Staff commits to: Creating and maintaining classrooms are welcoming, clean and organized. Providing clear directions and expectations. Speaking and interacting using positive and supportive language. Collaboratively planning lessons to ensure all students receive instruction aligned to the rigor of grade-level standards. Utilizing opening routines to provide a safe and predictable learning environment for students. Providing opportunities for students to work collaboratively. Checking for understanding throughout the lesson and providing appropriate scaffolds / amplifications as needed. Utilize Exit Tickets at the end of every class to measure student learning and inform future instruction. Classroom Environment: Utilize Culturally Responsive and Trauma Sensitive Practices within the classroom to support students Present a warm and energetic personality Create and maintain a safe and collaborative learning environment that motivates students to take academic risks, challenge themselves, and claim ownership of their learning. Consistently model “Working Hard and Being Nice”. Engaging Students in Learning: Facilitate student-centered learning experiences where the students do the majority of the thinking during lessons in service of grade-level standards Use SEI strategies to support students’ language acquisition Collaboratively identify necessary supplemental resources and/or tiered supports to provide all students access to grade-level instruction. Intentionally plan for student collaboration and opportunities for discussion Professional Practice: Collaborate with other educators and an Academic Dean / Coach Attend and participate in weekly content planning, as well as individual coaching Possess a growth mindset when it comes to engaging with relevant and vision-aligned professional learning Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations Participate in IEP, 504 and RtII meetings, when necessary Participate in Family Engagement events/outreach Partner with families to develop strong home to school connections Massachusetts Teacher Certification in appropriate area Proficient in English Bilingual Preferred Massachusetts Teacher Certification in appropriate area Proficient in English Bilingual Preferred