Teacher, Multilingual Learner (2845) Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Teacher, Multilingual Learner (2845)
Natick Public Schools
Natick High School – Natick, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5229888

Application Deadline:

Jul 11, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 11, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description
The Natick Public Schools Seek a
Multilingual Learner and English Teacher, High School
Start date: 08/25/2025
We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.
Job Title
Multingual Learner Teacher High School Teacher
Location
Natick High School
Reports To MLL Department Head, Building Principal
Work days/FTE
School Year 183 days/1.0 FTE
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick Unit A
Benefits Eligible?
Yes

JOB GOAL

Profile of a Natick Educator
We believe that all children are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship. As a high school teacher, the goal is to educate all students to high levels through high-quality instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree
Masters degree preferred

Professional Certification:

Massachusetts

DESE ESL 5-12

certification required
SEI Endorsement
This position is .8 MLL and .2 English. If applicant holds only 5-12 ESL certification, they will teach one class outside of their license.

Specialized Knowledge:

Ability to differentiate instruction and assess learning using a variety of methods
A strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
Must have a working knowledge of the WIDA standards and the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum
Knowledge about High School philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents
Thorough understanding of theories and teaching methodologies along with a sophisticated understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of high school students learning English as a second language Ability to identify both formal and informal assessments that measure students skills
Ability to evaluate/analyze formal and informal data in order to provide recommendations based on data
Knowledge of best practices in teaching to individuals and small groups with a highly systematic approach
Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity

Preferred Experience:

Experience working with students who are multilingual learners is required
Experience working with Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) and English learner students with disabilities (ELSWD) is preferred.
Experience teaching in a diverse public school preferred
Skills
Must have the ability to collect and analyze data in order to make recommendations for instructional programming.
Must have well-established verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to share information and resources as appropriate, including strong written communication skills.
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

(not limited to)
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Thoughtfully planning for and delivering dynamic and creative English instruction that is high quality, engaging, and aligned to Natick curricular guidance, WIDA State Standards, and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Practice culturally responsive communication with students, families, and colleagues.
Maintain high expectations for all students and serve as a facilitator of student learning.
Organize and apply a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings.
Develop, implement, and consistently monitor language proficiency goals and objectives for ML students and keep parents informed about student progress in their requested language.
Assess student progress using a variety of WIDA-aligned assessments, providing students and parents with specific feedback, and using the results to adjust instruction as needed Collaborate with Special Educators, ML Educators, and General Edudation teachers to ensure students needs are being met.
Consult with and assist SEI teachers of ML students to scaffold lessons, assignments, and assessments as appropriate for individual students.
Keep abreast of current developments in the field and continue to deepen understanding of the discipline(s).
Administer the annual

ACCESS 2.0

Online test for ML students.
Must be committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic and linguistic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap.
Any other relative duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; remain in a stationary position for periods of time; operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
observe details at close range
in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting lifting up to and including 25 lbs
the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application
Rating of education and experience
Oral interviews Reference check
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.
The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Position Type:

Full-Time