Adult ESL Instructor at Bellingham Public Schools in Bellingham, MA

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: ADULT ESL INSTRUCTOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Adult ESL Instructor will plan and deliver ESL instruction in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to a group of adult learners (parents/guardians) of English learner students or former English learner students in the district. The Adult ESL Instructor will emphasize the teaching of practical life and workplace communication skills.

Dates of Program: January 2027 - June 2027

Location: TBD, Bellingham

Time: Evenings, 1-2 nights per week, 90-120 minutes of instruction per evening (flexible, not to exceed 110 hours over 22 weeks)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish classroom community and structure for attendance record keeping and participant 2 way communication
2. Plan and deliver curriculum using district-approved core resources and supplemental materials as needed (and document on district planning sheet)
3. Administer pre tests and post tests as well as formative assessments and score
4. Document individual language acquisition progress
5. Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate all learners
6. Share monthly highlights and/or progress with Director of Multilingual Learner Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current Member of Bellingham Public Schools faculty preferred
2. ESL licensure preferred
3. Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese preferred

SALARY: $45/hour not to exceed 110 hours over 22 weeks

REPORTS TO: Director of Tiered Supports & Multilingual Learner Education

OUR MISSION: The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels: DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision: The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.