<p>ENGLISH LEARNER (EL) TEACHER - LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE</p> <p>Dates: August 25, 2025 - January 15, 2026</p> <p>Excellent Opportunity</p> <p>This position is an excellent entry opportunity to the Lincoln Public Schools and has a great chance of leading to permanent job opportunities in the future.</p> <p>Primary Purpose</p> <p>To deliver high quality and rigorous instruction aimed at accelerating English language learning, exposing students to language instruction through content-based curriculum.</p> <p>Contractual Relationship</p> <p>Position reports to the Assistant Superintendent.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of individual students across grade levels and classrooms; </li><li>Has a working knowledge of WIDA language proficiency standards, Mass Frameworks and Lincoln Learning Standards, and develops his/ her practice based on students' language proficiency and develops his/her instruction based on these standards; </li><li>Works closely with the classroom teacher and specialists to ensure ELs' needs are being met and students have access to the curriculum; </li><li>Has familiarity with ACCESS testing and interpretation of ACCESS scores to inform EL instruction; </li><li>Evaluates each student's progress in the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading, and writing English skills; </li><li>Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress; </li><li>Participates in professional development activities consistent with the district's goals and needs of English Learners; </li><li>All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Lincoln Teachers' Association and the Lincoln Public School Committee </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Possess a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in the subject area of interest and in English as a Second Language (ESL) </li><li>Possess an SEI endorsement </li><li>Demonstrated expertise and experience teaching English Learners as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education </li><li>Experience in curriculum development for EL classes </li></ul> <p>Lincoln, Massachusetts</p> <p>Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country's Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement.</p> <p>The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln-resident families, Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.</p> <p>Interest in Lincoln Public Schools</p> <p>Our district's core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.</p> <p>As a district, we ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.</p> <p>You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment.</p>