Teacher - English Language Learner (ELL)

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE:             English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher 

POSITION SUMMARY:
The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher provides English language development instruction to foundational and transitional students in our Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) program. The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher advances the language and literacy competencies of English Learner (EL) students. The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher reports to the principal(s) and the English Language Program Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of WIDA 2020 Standards and levels of English proficiency to employ lessons for students that

    build on their linguistic and cultural assets to allow them to build oracy and literacy in English;
2. Sustains systems and routines in the classroom learning environment that exemplify linguistically and culturally sustaining

    pedagogy within the SEI model;
3. Advances student progress towards meeting English language proficiency benchmarks by routinely tailoring curriculum and

    instruction to student needs based on assessment/data;
4. Routinely collaborates with stakeholders (leadership, staff, students, and families) in two way communication to share

    data, conclusions, and insights about student progress and apply team feedback to support improved student learning;
5. Sustains systems and routines in the classroom learning environment that exemplify linguistically and culturally sustaining

    pedagogy within the SEI model;
6. Annually acts as a test administrator for the ACCESS for ELLs state assessment
7. Provide support and upkeep of mandated documentation, to include EL eligibility and assessment;
8. Work with the school Principal and K-12 EL Program Director to ensure effective and efficient integration of EL specific and

    general education resources in efforts to support English learners;
9. Reflects on one’s instructional practice and seeks out & engages in ongoing professional learning to strengthen equitable

    practice and improve student learning;
10. Other duties, as assigned.

SKILLS/ABILITY:
1. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults;
2. Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred;
3. Commitment to remain current with state certification requirements with regards to licensure.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Licensed, or eligible for licensure in English as a Second Language, at the appropriate level (PreK-6) and/or (5-12), by the

    Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, to include Sheltered English Immersion (SEI)   

   endorsement;
2. Meets all Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education standards for Highly Qualified Teacher;
3. Bachelor's Degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university, in a related field;

SALARY: CLASSIFICATION: BTA Union

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion.

Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

REPORTS TO: Principal, ELL Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students

OUR MISSION:
The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels: DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision: The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.