ESL Teacher 5-12

The Role: ELL Teacher, Grades 5–12 Are you an ESL educator who believes every student's language and culture is an asset? East Longmeadow Public Schools is looking for a creative, collaborative ELL Teacher to join our district-wide ESL team. You'll work closely with students, families and colleagues to make sure our Multilingual Learners feel welcome, supported and challenged to reach their full potential. This is a role for someone who loves working with young people and wants their work to make a visible difference every day. What you'll do Teach and inspire

• Deliver English as a Second Language instruction to identified MLL students through small groups and co-teaching with general education teachers
• Design dynamic, creative lessons that honor students' diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Align instruction with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Universal Design for Learning principles and district-approved high-quality instructional materials
• Build a safe, nurturing and engaging classroom where students take risks and grow

Use data to drive growth

• Administer a range of assessments and use the results to shape instruction
• Provide targeted support to students at higher levels of English proficiency
• Monitor Former English Learners (FELs) to ensure their continued success

Collaborate as part of a team

• Partner with two district-wide ESL colleagues to determine eligibility for incoming students
• Coordinate and administer all aspects of ACCESS testing
• Maintain DESE-required records and provide documentation to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
• Support classroom teachers in building inclusive practices
• Work with colleagues at both the school and district level

Connect with families

• Build culturally responsive, two-way communication with parents, guardians and caregivers
• Share required documentation and keep families informed and engaged

What you bring Required

• Massachusetts English as a Second Language (5–12) license

Preferred

• Additional Massachusetts licensure in PK–6

Above all

• A genuine passion for teaching and learning
• A love of working with children and adolescents
• A collaborative spirit and a belief in the strengths multilingual learners bring to every classroom

Why East Longmeadow? You'll join a close-knit district team where ESL teachers have a real voice in shaping how English learners are identified, supported and celebrated. You'll collaborate across schools and grade levels and have room to bring your creativity into the classroom. Compensation: Salary per the Unit A contract. ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools. Why You Should Join Our Team: East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.