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POSITION: Elementary ESL teacher (anticipated opening in January/February 2023 to cover maternity for rest of SY23 and possible renewal for future years)LOCATION: Five College area, Hadley, Massachusetts.SPECIFIC SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a BS degree; and be eligible to work in a MA charter school (i.e. pass the appropriate MTEL licensing tests within a year of hire or hold a current MA elementary and/or early childhood teaching license). Advanced degree in education and teaching experience with early elementary aged students (grades K-5) preferred. Planning, developing and implementing lesson plans and class curriculum compliant with state standards and WIDA / ESL standards under the supervision and with the advice of the Principal or designee.Developing and teaching EL students in elementary gradesProviding direct instruction to students, consulting with other professionals, meeting and discussing issues with parents, planning, delivering, and evaluating instructional outcomes, and conducting the research needed to perform the essential functions of the position.
The direct instruction is delivered in the classroom and as a field experience. Consultation with parents, other professionals, and agencies may take place outside the classroom or school.Working as a team member with other classroom teachers in the same grade level, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities with your team which includes Chinese and English speaking members. Assessing and documenting student progress toward curricular goals. Teachers will use multiple measures for formative and summative assessments, reflecting best practices in assessment.
Teachers will use standardized and internal testing to assess class performance, suggest adjustments in instructional language mix, provide a baseline for student achievement, measure individual growth, highlight areas needing individual attention, and identify areas for professional development and curriculum enhancement.Other duties as assigned by administration.We are seeking enthusiastic and creative individuals who will communicate well with parents, staff and teachers in the school.Applicants must have the skills to work in a growing school as a member of a team committed to building and promoting the school’s Mandarin Chinese immersion program.To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School317 Russell StreetHadley, MA 01035Phone: 413-582-7040Fax: 413-582-7068Web: www.pvcics.orgPVCICS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, housing status, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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