<p>The Mendon-Upton Regional School District is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning community that empowers all students to reach their full potential. Grounded in our core values of collaboration, authentic learning, student agency, and equity, we strive to provide a comprehensive and rigorous education that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world.</p> <p>As a staff member in the Mendon-Upton Regional School District, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic and personal growth of our students. The ideal candidate will embrace our district's values and priorities, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and challenged to achieve their highest potential.</p> <p>In our district, we believe all learners thrive when:</p> <ul> <li>-We establish a culture of inquiry, exploration, reflection, and growth </li><li>-Learners engage in active, meaningful, and authentic experiences </li><li>-Learning experiences honor their identities, interests, strengths, and goals </li><li>-Students, families, educators, and the larger community collaborate as partners in learning </li><li>-A safe, supportive and inclusive environment exists, where each learner feels known, valued, and celebrated </li></ul> <p>Join our team and help us fulfill our mission of empowering every learner to thrive. If you are passionate about education, equity, and making a difference in the lives of students, we invite you to apply.</p> <p>Overview The Mendon-Upton Regional School District's mission is to empower all students to thrive. In an effort to ensure that our English Learners thrive, we seek an enthusiastic educator who can serve as a Teacher of English Learners for a district-wide position.</p> <p>Responsibilities ? Providing direct and indirect instructional support to students ? Planning and carrying out plans to support English language acquisition in the classroom, based on English Learner assessments and needs ? Demonstrating knowledge of the developmental and linguistic levels of students and the different ways these students learn by providing differentiated learning experiences ? Engaging families in discussion of student needs, progress and support ? Anticipating and responding appropriately to conflicts or misunderstandings arising from differences in backgrounds, languages, and identities ? Facility with analyzing data and creating action plans to improve student outcomes ? Supporting other educators in implementing best practices for English learners ? Contributing to the EL team</p> <p>Qualifications ? Bachelor's or higher earned academic degree ? Candidates for EL Teacher position must include evidence of training in the following areas: Knowledge of second language learning, standards-based curriculum, alternative method of assessment ? Familiarity with WIDA English Language Development Standards Assessment of students in/for English Language Learner Program Certification ? Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as a Teacher ESL/EL ? DESE Certification: English as a Second Language ? SEI Endorsement ? Candidates with demonstrated proficiency in languages other than English are encouraged to apply.</p> <ul> <li>Salary commiserate with experience* </li></ul>