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English Learner Long-term Substitute
McGlynn Elementary, Grades K - 5
Duration: Approximately 8 weeks
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal and the Director of English Learners, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through: implementing district approved English Language Development (ELD) and content area curriculum (if applicable); addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress, activities, and expectations.
Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers English Language Development curriculum and content school curriculum consistent with school and district goals and objectives.
• Deliver push-in/pull-out/co-taught ESL lessons to students with varying levels of English proficiency as determined by the recommended periods of instruction set forth by the MA DESE
• Implement content curriculum using WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and Common Core State Standards for ELs in grades K - 5.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning.
• Maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and attendance as required by the CBA agreement between the Medford Public Schools and the Medford Teachers Association.
• Participate in faculty and department, and/or district committees and meetings required by the CBA agreement between the Medford Public Schools and the Medford Teachers Association.
• Maintain records and student data as needed by the ELL/Title III Department.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Familiar with WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and ACCESS testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents and administrators.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all students with an emphasis on building on the strengths that students bring to the teaching/learning process
• Ability to collect and interpret data for instructional purposes
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation process with regard to performance and professional growth as required in the CBA agreement between the Medford Teachers Association and the Medford Public Schools.
• Proficiency in a language other than English is preferred

 
Qualifications Profile
 

• Valid Massachusetts teacher certification in ESL at the appropriate grade levels
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.

 
Experience

• Successful teaching experience with various levels of English proficiency.

Long Term w/o License $160

Long Term w/ License $185