English - Grade 8

8 Grade ELA Teacher

DESCRIPTION:

8th Grade English Language Arts teachers are responsible for utilizing research-based

pedagogical strategies to teach and engage diverse groups of students in grade 8. Middle School ELA Teachers must work collaboratively with the Special Education and English as a Second Language teachers and support staff throughout the year to continually improve the experience and performance of our students.

Teachers should be well versed in providing accommodations for students whose IEPs dictate inclusion services in several content area settings. Teachers should also be well versed in Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) practices to support English Learners. Teachers must exercise culturally responsive practices to promote equity and respect for all students.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Education and/or Liberal Arts

Massachusetts Teaching Licensure

SEI Endorsement

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Master's Degree in Education

3 or more years of middle school teaching experience

Dual Licensure in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language

Experience working in an urban public schools setting

Coursework in Phonics Instruction and/or Applied Linguistics

Foreign Language Proficiency

DUTIES:

Utilize available student learning data to make instructional decisions and foci including

but not limited to MCAS, ACCESS, and i-ready.

Manage classroom behavior with Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies that motivate

students and limit disruptions.

Incorporate Social Emotional Learning standards and curriculum that promote self

confidence, team-building and informed decision making.

Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for English Learners.

Incorporate language activities into content instruction including Speaking, Reading and

Writing that align with State Standards for Language Proficiency.

Administer assessments and utilize available data to make instructional decisions that

target the academic and linguistics needs of students including MCAS and ACCESS, as

well as district wide formative assessments.

Collaborate and co-plan with Special Education and ESL teachers to provide the highest

quality instruction and support for Special Education Students and English Learners.

Proctor assessments for students on exams including MCAS and ACCESS.

Communicate with student families on a regular basis using culturally responsive

strategies that promote two-way conversations.

Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development that is

relevant to the challenges of urban education in order to close opportunity gaps.

Collaborate with guidance counselors to refer students who are in need of Social

Emotional support.

Collaborate with Special Education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and

ensure all accommodations are properly and consistently delivered.

Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events which may be assigned by the Principal

and Assistant Principal.

SALARY:

Salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Everett School Committee and the Everett Teachers Association.

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not

discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, 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.