High School - ELL Teacher

Reports to: Principal

About the Role

English Language Learners (ELL) teachers are champions for the cause of equality within the school and ensure that their students receive the support they need to be successful within the school culture. Our ideal ELL teacher is passionate about supporting students learning English, loves working with students who need the most support, is flexible, coachable, and wants to grow as a teacher.

The LEAD ELL teachers work relentlessly with their teammates to ensure all English Language Learners receive the best support possible to aid in their transition to the school environment while meeting established Tennessee standards by the end of the year. This work is accomplished through coaching and support from administration, implementing regular feedback, collaboration with colleagues, data analysis, and addressing the challenges faced by students who come in below grade level.

What We're Looking For

Successful teachers at LEAD Public Schools are committed to putting in the extra effort to ensure students have access to a high-quality education. Our teachers persevere through challenges, set goals for students, and continuously strive to improve their abilities in the classroom to meet students' needs. We are looking for Middle School and High School ELL teachers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons that meet the needs of all students with clear, standard-aligned objectives and appropriate assessments to gauge student comprehension.
• Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to internalize content, teaching moves, and classroom management to improve your practice.
• Participate in a collaborative learning environment with other team members, including grade-level work, content teams, and professional development throughout the school year.
• Execute school-based duties such as student conferences, arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch duty, and other tasks assigned by school leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required. New teachers are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Candidates must have either:
  • A valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach ELL, or
  • A valid out-of-state license that can be successfully transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or
  • Demonstrate they are on track to complete the necessary steps toward certification in Tennessee.
• Belief in the LEAD mission that all students are capable of success while preparing them for college and life.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.

Benefits

• Innovative performance-based compensation plan allowing teachers to earn up to 10% on their base salary annually, with an average annual increase of over 5%. Potential for a signing bonus.
• Master Teacher program after 3 years, offering earnings up to $100,000 and a $1,500 professional development stipend.
• Robust and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, life insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) pension plan, with LEAD matching up to 6%. Eligible staff may also participate in a 401k with LEAD contributing 5%. Non-TCRS eligible staff may participate in LEAD’s 403b plan with a 50% match on the first 6% of contributions.
• Time off package for school-year employees includes 30 paid days (holidays, breaks) and up to 10 PTO days. Summer break is provided.
• Time off package for calendar-year employees includes 32 paid days (holidays, breaks) and up to 12 PTO days.
• Parental leave: 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental leave (adoption, foster care).
• Laptop computers with internet and email access provided.