ESL Teacher - Middle School - SY26-27

District:

Overview of the Malden Public Schools: The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train.  Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school.  We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy.   MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community.  Join our team!

Job Description: 

Malden Public Schools have a Sheltered English Immersion program, where students who are English Learners receive services through a combination of push-in and pull-out support from ESL teachers, as well as sheltered content instruction from all educators. ESL teachers, first and foremost, are advocates for their students, building strong relationships with students and families, upholding high expectations and providing high support to students to meet those expectations. Teaching duties include a combination of push-in and pullout services, engaging collaboratively with content teachers during common planning time, and maintaining compliance expectations for a caseload of students. 

Qualifications: 

• DESE licensed in English as a Second Language PreK-6 or 5-12 required 
• SEI Teacher Endorsement required 
• Experience teaching ESL in urban settings preferred 
• A deep and abiding belief that all students can learn; a firm commitment to do right by all kids

The Salemwood Community:

The Salemwood School is one of the largest and most diverse K-8 schools in the city of Malden. Our school prides itself on our international diversity; our families speak over 34 different languages. 

At Salemwood, we work in partnership with our parents and caregivers to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment. Our aim is to provide all children with a sense of belonging and access to the academic, social, and emotional resources they need to attain their full potential and to become successful, independent, and culturally-proficient members of our community and our world.  We are proud to serve families from every Malden neighborhood and from over 30 different countries.   We view positive engagement and respectful behavior as skills that can be taught and we work as a community to help our students develop a respect for self and others, a sense of civic responsibility, and an appreciation for people with diverse origins, identities, beliefs, and learning styles.

At Salemwood, we are deeply committed to creating and fostering a learning environment where student achievements are celebrated, learning styles are complimented and cultural diversity is the true inspirational beacon.  These commitments of pure devotion are common threads of our Salemwood School community.

Job Description:

Malden runs a Sheltered English Immersion program, where students who are English Learners receive services through a combination of push-in and pull-out support from ESL teachers, as well as sheltered content instruction from all educators.

• ESL teachers, first and foremost, are advocates for their students, building strong relationships with students and families, upholding high expectations and providing high support to students to meet those expectations.
• Teaching duties include a combination of push-in and pullout services, engaging collaboratively with content teachers during common planning time, and maintaining compliance expectations for a caseload of students.

Qualifications:

• • DESE licensed in English as a Second Language PreK-6 or 5-12 required
  • SEI Teacher Endorsement required
  • Experience teaching ESL in urban settings preferred
  • A deep and abiding belief that all students can learn; a firm commitment to do right by all kids

Salary: Commensurate with Malden Public Schools’ Unit A salary schedule.

To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring.  Please include copy of your current licensure.