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English Language (EL) Teacher 2026-27 (full-time)
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$76,262 / year median in Massachusetts
+7% projected growth
Job Description
An English Language (EL) teacher can expect to: Teach ESL classes at the Transitional and Foundational levelsTeach ESL classes for SLIFE students Design and implement WIDA and Common Core based curriculum and lesson plans for Transitional and Foundational studentsWork with general education teachers to support the creation of appropriate sheltering for EL studentsWrite quarterly progress reports on achievement of WIDA standards and English Language proficiency based on individual student goals Participate in school-wide data day by assessing EL performance data Continually develop the ESL curriculum to meet changing student needs and external and internal requirementsAdminister ACCESS and other EL-related screenings and assessments as assignedParticipate in the Student Support Team and Instructional Leadership Team when requested