What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher position at Amherst Pelham Regional School District?
Qualified applicants should possess the following:
- Experience designing and delivering high quality, explicit English Language Development instruction to support the rapid acquisition of English Proficiency and support access to grade level content.
- Effective use of culturally responsive teaching practices to support students socially, emotionally and academically.
- Experience using a variety of assessment methods to make data informed instructional decisions that accelerate student growth.
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to work with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school / community.
- Strong positive, interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- All applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education educator license as an ELL teacher at the appropriate secondary level or be eligible for a one year waiver.
As part of the hiring process at Amherst Regional School District, we ask that job candidates complete The Predictive Index® Behavioral Assessment. Please set aside 7-10 minutes for completion, although you have unlimited time to complete the assessment once it is started. The Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment does not measure intelligence, education or experience. It simply measures work and communication needs. Please use the link provided to take the assessment.
This is the Predictive Index® Cognitive Assessment. It is a timed assessment that includes Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning questions. Please set aside 12 uninterrupted minutes for completion and complete as soon as possible. The Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment does not measure intelligence, education, or experience. It simply measures a person’s capacity to learn, adapt, and grasp new concepts. Please review the sample Cognitive Assessment questions before starting the assessment.
These assessments are just one piece of our hiring and development process—they are never the sole decision-makers.
