ESL Teacher - gr. 9

Overview

Berkshire Hills Regional School District Monument Mountain Regional High School - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

ESL Teacher - gr. 9 - 12

Job : 5581266

Final date to receive applications: Mar 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The ESL Teacher position (9-12) is a full-time teaching position that focuses on the English language development of identified English learners in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District. The ESL teacher develops lessons using WIDA standards for various EL proficiency levels focusing on the four domains of language (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). ESL teachers will collaborate with SEI teachers to support the social/academic language development of English Learners.

ESL teachers should be familiar with WIDA standards, scaffold for English Learners, and use of data to develop and reflect on lessons to support students at various EL levels. Itinerant Secondary ESL teachers are placed in one or more schools depending on EL enrollment.

Qualifications / Requirements: MA Certified or Certifiable in English Second Language (5-12);
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
Master’s Degree preferred. SEI Endorsement. Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity;
Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to problem solve;
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders. Plan and implement standards-based lessons (WIDA) with clear objectives;
Provide required ESL services to identified ELs and submit monthly schedule to English Learner Education (ELE) Department;
Develop and implement differentiated ESL lessons with research-based instructional practices for different learning styles and EL proficiency levels;
Provide learning experiences for students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds;
Utilize data (ACCESS, formative assessments, etc.) and data systems to monitor language development and identify students who meet exit criteria;
Assist in the administration of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment;
Create a motivating, safe and supportive learning environment;
Participate in school-wide and department-wide professional development activities;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community;
Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom;
Other qualifications as established by the District.

Starting Date: August 2026

Salary/Stipend: As Per  BHEA Unit A Contract Salary Scale based on qualifications and experience. Link to FY27 Salary Scale.

Final date to receive applications Date: March 18, 2026

To Apply:

Please complete an application packet using the following link:

(A complete application packet includes: cover letter/letter of interest, application, resume, college/university transcripts, MA certification information and 3 written letters of reference). If questions, please call  ext. 719 or email: doreen.twiss

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Doreen Twiss, Administrative Assistant

50 Main Street

P.O. Box 617

Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01262

Phone:  x 719

Fax:

Email: doreen.twiss

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