ELL Substitute Teacher (temporary, full-time)

Bart Charter Public School - Adams, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Adams, MA

About the position

The Substitute Teacher of English Language Learners (ELL) at Berkshire Arts & Technology (BART) Charter Public School is responsible for providing ESL instruction to students, supporting their academic needs, and collaborating with content teachers to enhance the educational experience of ELL students. This temporary, full-time position emphasizes cultural proficiency and effective instructional practices to ensure the success of all students.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole class and small group English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to English Language Learners as required by student enrollment.
• Provide in-class support for student needs in content classes.
• Collaborate and communicate with the ELL students' content teacher(s) to align instruction and support to both the ELL students' English language development and their classroom instructional needs.
• Collaborate and communicate with the school's instructional leadership team, instructional coaches, and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support and other forms of academic assistance.
• Plan and deliver lessons appropriate for varying levels of English proficiency.
• Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use effective and culturally relevant instructional practices.
• Assist in administering all mandated state and local assessments for English language learners whenever appropriate.

Requirements

• A Massachusetts educator license in English as a Second Language (ESL), or English Language Learner (ELL) or Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) endorsement.
• An SEI endorsement within 1 year of hire.
• Commitment to the success of all children.
• Demonstrated success in collaborative teaching, managing a mixed-ability classroom, and facilitating performance-based learning.
• Preferably have at least two years of classroom teaching experience or equivalent.
• A team player with a growth mindset and a sense of humor.
• Certification or experience working with Special Education students preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience and expertise in implementing multi-tiered systems of academic and/or behavioral support.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in childcare (1 year preferred).

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Support for diversity and inclusion in hiring practices