FT SCALE GOAL ELL TEACHER 645

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Job Goal:

The Full-time Teacher is an engaged and dynamic professional staff member at SCALE, an adult

basic

education learning center

near Davis Square in Somerville. SCALE, a division of Somerville Public Schools (SPS), serves adult multilingual learners and follows the SPS vacation/holiday calendar. SCALE classes are offered between 9am

2:30 PM,

minimum of 24 hours,

within a 35-hour weekly schedule

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree; Masters in

ESL,

Curriculum and

Instruction

L

iteracy,

SPED or related field

preferred

Three years successful and relevant teaching experience in adult education – at least one complete year teaching adult immigrants who have limited literacy

Experience with and interest in working with

SLIFE students

Demonstrated experience in curriculum development

Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of learner-centered teaching approaches and effective integrated skills activities; familiarity with UDL principles and remediation strategies preferred

Expertise in beginning reading/writing techniques, phonemic awareness, and basic phonics; experience with project-based approaches

preferred

Experience in teaching MCAS studies preferred

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Strong computer skills including MS WORD, EXCEL, Google Classroom/Suite

BEST Plus and/or TABE certification or interest/willingness to be trained

Bilingual English and

Portuguese, Haitian Creole or Spanish preferred

Massachusetts Teacher certification, SEI endorsement,

and SP

ED

preferred

Teaching Responsibilities:

Reading Writing Foundations (RWF), a literacy class designed for

beginner level to

low intermediate ESOL stu

dents; along with academic

skills for

students enrolled in SCALE’s GOAL program, a content-centered class for ELL youth (17-25 years old).

Prepare and support students to fulfill

portfolio requirements

for ADP credential.

Substitute assistance, assist with computer lab schedule; provide general support to teachers and counselors

Prepare lesson plans according to department/program curricular guidelines and in alignment with Massachusetts DESE MA ELPS and CCRSAE.

Set and document professional and student learning goals, complete attendance and other recordkeeping,

assist in secure

substitutes and substitute lesson plans (for own classes) per department policy

Evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations as required by department policy

Collaborate with instructional leaders to conduct student interviews and proficiency testing for students

Communicate effectively with other teachers, counselors, and Program Administrators on student, program, and curriculum/instructional issues

Under the guidance of the Director of Continuing Educ

ation and Program Administrator

, initiate and contribute to work on projects in curriculum development, and/or school community projects

Participate in department and all staff meetings, school-wide activities, and appropriate program and staff development activities

Assist in establishing and maintaining the goals, philosophy, and policies of SCALE

Perform other miscellaneous department and/or SCALE duties as deemed appropriate by the Program Administrator or the Supervisor

Terms of Employment:

Full Time

September - August

Salary: According to the Somerville Educators Union CBA, Unit D

Schedule: To be confirmed with the Director of Continuing Education

Reports to:

Program Administrator and is also responsible to the Director of Continuing Education.

The

Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Somerville Public Schools!

Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools.

Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. Our talented team of teachers and other professionals provides every student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the delivery of innovative instruction guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum and Somerville Curriculum Frameworks, and supported through partnerships with organizations such as Primary Source, and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Central HR

8 Bonair St.

Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

Phone: 617-625-6600

Email: centralhr@k12.somerville.ma.us

Company info

Somerville School Department
Phone : 617-625-6600