Teacher - ELD (26-27)

About the role

Plans and implements an English Language Development (ELD) instructional program and provides related educational services for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and support activities.

Responsibilities

• Affirms and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials.
• Utilizes various instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the City Schools curriculum framework.
• Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures.
• Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
• Collaborates with other professional staff, both school and non-school-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.
• Requests assistance and works with resource personnel as needed.
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Serves at two or more schools on a regular basis if itinerant.
• Supports or participates in school-wide student activities, social events, and approved fundraising activities.
• Maintains classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
• Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to an administrator as appropriate.
• Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to conduct school-wide instructional or related activities.
• May sponsor or coordinate extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Requirements

Valid educator license in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) OR eligible for a conditional license in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) education (Bachelor's degree including 6 credits in foreign language, 6 credits in linguistics, 3 credits in cross-cultural studies and 6 credits in language learning with a C or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 or better)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution

Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilities

Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned

Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills

Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures that relate to student needs and the demands of the instructional environment

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs

Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents

Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

Knowledge of school's program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization is preferred

Full time or Part time

Full time