What are the responsibilities and job description for the English As A Second Language Teacher position at Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School?
**$2,500 sign on bonus for hired, licensed educator**
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School seeks a talented educator to serve as an English as a second/additional language (MLL) teacher to serve grades K-8. We are looking for culturally competent candidates that possess experience working as educators in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students with IEPs. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with other staff, families, and students as a founding teacher at an innovative charter public school. We welcome candidates to apply who reflect the cultural diversity of the OSA community.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate skills in English language, literature, composition, reading and writing to students who are bilingual/English language learners.
- Work with classroom teachers to develop strategies to aid in improved literacy for all students.
- Gather and analyze data to track student progress
- Administer a language screener for bilingual students for whom a language barrier is impeding their academic success.
- Model appropriate English communication for the purpose of developing students’ ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
- Push into the general education classroom to support teachers in delivering Sheltered Content Instruction.
- Model culturally responsive teaching practices.
- Develop and implement a rigorous curriculum that helps ELL students to build academic and content-area language and vocabulary.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers in integrating the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards into content area instruction and in identifying ways in which students at all levels of English development can be supported in the content areas.
- Administer screenings for students to determine placement and the ACCESS assessment to measure English Language Development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Massachusetts teaching licensure in English as a Second Language Pre-K-6.
- Bilingual preferred.
- A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
- Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching and learning.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including students, staff, and families across a range of identities.
- A decisive educator who can make difficult decisions taking into consideration the needs of students and the school community.
- Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, and takes initiative to seize opportunities to make a change.
- Skilled at reflecting on how to improve, self-awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, and willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making.
We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves. School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout.
Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, submit the following:
- Cover letter, which includes your philosophy of education with specific reference to your vision for English as a Secondary Language and literacy education.
- Resume
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,140.00 - $83,567.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,140 - $83,567
