English Language Development Teacher - ELEVATE/ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence)

Pay

Salary is based on years of experience:

• 0–2 years: $75,000
• 3–4 years: $79,000
• 5+ years: $81,000

Schedule

Reports to: Campus Principal. Duty days: 212. FLSA status: Exempt.

Position Purpose

This position serves at an Elevate campus and focuses on accelerating language acquisition and academic performance through differentiated, data-driven instruction in a structured environment. Employs innovative teaching methods and personalized instruction to promote academic progress and foster a love of learning. Contributes to the implementation of innovative teaching strategies within the Elevate instructional model.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicates these objectives to the students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's instructional model, goals, and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Refers students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Maintains and improves professional competence.
• Participates in district staff development.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Contributes to the school community by attending and supporting extracurricular activities and events.
• Participates in parent-teacher conferences and other school events to foster a strong home-school partnership.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties As Assigned

Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skill in maintaining flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic educational environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other staff members.
• Ability to use technology proficiently including keyboarding and use of video display terminals.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment such as interactive teaching screens.
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasionally up to 35 pounds; may lift and move textbooks, classroom tools, and lab equipment; additional requirements may apply in certain classroom/lab settings.
• Vision: Performs tasks requiring close vision.
• Environment: Works inside and occasionally outside; standard classroom/lab school building environment; frequent exposure to noise; frequent talking and listening; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Certification/License: Valid Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level and/or subject area required.
• Experience: Teaching experience preferred; experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.