English Language Learner Teacher Full-time Limited Term

About the role

The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher at Lemmon Valley Elementary School will implement school board policies regarding the educational curriculum of the elementary division. This role requires a strong understanding of child development, behavior, and characteristics of students, as well as the ability to teach multiple subjects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources
• Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners
• Designs coherent instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport
• Organizes physical space to create a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment
• Manages classroom procedures and student behavior
• Establishes a culture for learning
• Demonstrates cultural competency
• Communicates learning expectations to students
• Engages students in learning
• Utilizes questioning and discussion techniques
• Embeds assessment in instruction
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
• Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Maintains accurate records
• Reflects on teaching
• Supports family and community partnerships
• Participates in a professional community
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct

Employment Standards

• Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience in teaching would provide the required knowledge and skills. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Education - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience and/or Experience - Three (3) years of verified contracted teaching experience with a Bachelor's Degree and the ability to obtain a valid teaching license in Nevada
• Knowledge of: Child development; behavior and characteristics of students; subject area and/or credential area of teaching; effective teaching skills; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessment and diagnosis; interpersonal relations.
• Skill at: Creating an effective environment for learning, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff members. The ability to establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Effective utilization of technology in instruction, planning, data-based decision making and monitoring of student achievement.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area/and or grade level.

Special Considerations

When selected for Department chair of a high school, additional pay will be provided based on the number of teachers supervised.

Benefits

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. Your job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.