English as a Second Language Teacher

About the role

The ESL Teacher (Specialist) works in the Language and Learning Lab to ensure ESL students achieve excellence in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. They also collaborate with a variety of ESL experts and Rocketship team members to design key components of the Language and Learning Lab.

Responsibilities

• Administer WIDA assessment to all ESL Students and serve as test coordinator for the test
• Create progress monitoring tools for speaking, listening, reading and writing, then use the tools to document each student's progress on a weekly basis
• Ensure the school is language-rich by labeling the school with language notations across each space
• Perform 6-week data analyses and produce 6-week action plans that correspond with Rocketship's other formative assessment cycle
• Participate in Unit Planning meetings with classroom teachers to ensure Universal Design and ELL Principles are implemented into the Unit, then into daily plans
• Hold bi-monthly community meetings/open houses for families
• Report progress to families on a 6-8 week basis
• Design daily lessons that instruct students to achieve excellence in speaking, listening, writing, reading, public speaking and presentations

Requirements

• Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
• Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
• Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
• Fluency in English
• Bachelor's Degree
• TN Elementary K-6 teaching credential or a full credential to transfer in from out of state
• TN English as a Second Language K-12 Endorsement (to be ESL Specialist)

Qualifications

• Fluent in English
• Bachelor's Degree
• TN Elementary K-6 teaching credential or a full credential to transfer in from out of state
• TN English as a Second Language K-12 Endorsement (to be ESL Specialist)

Skills

• Ability to administer and interpret WIDA assessments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in creating and using progress monitoring tools
• Experience with Universal Design and ELL principles
• Effective reporting and communication skills
• Ability to design and deliver engaging lessons

Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Pay

$54,448 - $78,940 a year

Schedule

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