26-112 English Learner Educator (ELE)

TITLE: English Learner Educator

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-time (0.5); 2026-2027 School year; salary range: ($59,168-$127,834/annually will be prorated based on FTE)

LOCATION: District Wide, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

The English Learner Educator (ELE) provides English language development instruction to foundational and transitional students in the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) program. In accordance with the district’s SEI program model, the ELE advances the language and literacy competencies of English Learner (EL) students and monitors the progress of Former English Learner (FEL) students after exit from the SEI program. The English Learner Educator reports to the principal(s) and the Director of English Language Acquisition, Equity & Access.

DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and demonstrate current knowledge of Sheltered English Immersion Classrooms, key factors affecting second language acquisition, and the cultural differences in school/community environment;
• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of the six levels of English proficiency assessed by WIDA ACCESS, and act as qualified WIDA ACCESS Administrator. Utilize knowledge of WIDA Can Do Descriptors to plan for EL students. Administer all state mandated EL testing;
• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of multiple dimensions of oral proficiency and communicative competence;
• Organize and implement English Language Development instruction;
• Implement, consult and plan lessons for EL students according to WIDA ELD Standards for students at different grade levels and different English proficiency levels;
• Coordinate and implement differentiated instruction for EL students;
• Provide support and upkeep of mandated documentation, to include EL eligibility and assessment;
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must have the following:

• Licensed, or eligible for licensure in English as a Second Language, at the appropriate level, by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, to include Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement;
• Meets all Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education standards for Highly Qualified Teacher;
• Bachelor's Degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university, in a related field;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults;
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1

Send your completed application to:

Human Resources

Hopkinton Public Schools

89 Hayden Rowe St.

Hopkinton, MA 01748

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.