ESL Teacher - gr. 9 - 12

BERKSHIRE HILLS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Great Barrington Stockbridge West Stockbridge

ANTICIPATED OPENING

03/11/2026

Position: English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Gr. 9-12

School: Monument Mountain Regional High School

The ESL Teacher position (9-12) is a full-time teaching position that focuses on the English language development of identified English learners in the Berkshire Hills RSD. The ESL teacher develops lessons using WIDA standards for various EL proficiency levels focusing on the four domains of language (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). ESL teachers will collaborate with numerous SEI teachers to effectively support the social/academic language development of English Learners. ESL teachers should be familiar with WIDA standards, scaffold for English Learners, and use of data to develop and reflect on lessons to adequately support students at various EL levels. Itinerant Secondary ESL teachers are placed in one or more schools depending on EL enrollment.

Qualifications / Requirements: MA Certified or Certifiable in English Second Language (5-12); Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred. SEI Endorsement. Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity; Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations; Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve; Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders. Plan and implement standards-based lessons (WIDA) with clear objectives; Provide required ESL services to identified ELs and submit monthly schedule to English Learner Education (ELE) Department; Develop and implement differentiated ESL lessons, incorporating research-based instructional practices for different learning styles and various EL proficiency levels; Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds; Utilize data (ACCESS, formative assessments, etc.) and appropriate data systems to monitor English language development and identify any students who meet exit criteria; Assist in the administration of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment; Provide a motivating and stimulating, safe and supportive learning environment; Participate in school-wide and department-wide professional development activities; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community; Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom; Other qualifications as established by the District.

Starting Date: August 2026

Salary/Stipend: As Per 2024-2027 BHEA Unit A Contract Salary Scale based on qualifications and experience Link to FY27 Salary Scale

Application Deadline Date: March 18, 2026

To Apply: Please complete an application packet using the following link: https://bhrsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

(a complete application packet includes: cover letter/letter of interest, application, resume, college/university transcripts, MA certification information and 3 written letters of reference). If questions, please call (413) 298-4017 ext. 719 or email: doreen.twiss@bhrsd.org

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