Job Description

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to: Director of Multi-Lingual Learners

Pay: $263.26 daily rate

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 10-Month, Temporary 9/13-12/4 dates subject to change

Position Overview: Long Term Sub TESOL/MLL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/Multi-Lingual Learners) Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality instruction to students who are English language learners (ELLs). This role involves helping students acquire the English language skills necessary for academic success and social integration. The TESOL/MLL Teacher will work with students to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities in English, in alignment with state and district standards.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective ESL instruction that meets the academic needs of diverse learners.
• Assess students' English language proficiency and monitor their academic progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure integrated support for ELLs across all subject areas.
• Adapt lessons and teaching methods to cater to the varying language levels and learning styles of students.
• Provide individualized support to students as needed, ensuring access to the curriculum and fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and performance.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and involve them in the learning process.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in TESOL/MLL instruction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong commitment to helping students achieve language proficiency and academic success.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.
• Valid State of Connecticut Certification (111)
• Strong commitment to helping students achieve language proficiency and academic success.

Application Process: Apply online through the Frontline AppliTrack portal. Please upload all applicable CSDE certifications, transcripts verifying education, licenses/credentials, and any other required documentation. A resume/CV and letters of reference may be required for some positions and are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice: In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. � 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.