MLL Teacher

MLL Teacher Multilingual Learner (MLL) teacher at Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Position Summary At CHCCS, an MLL teacher’s goal is to provide students with the help, counsel, and learning experience they need to make progress toward educational goals established, to create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, and to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to live a rewarding life in an ever‑changing world. MLL teachers instruct students whose dominant language is a language other than English. The goal is to teach the NC English Language Proficiency Standard Course of Study. They teach English language learners to read, speak, listen, and write English so they can achieve grade level proficiency in all academic areas. MLL teachers must be highly knowledgeable in the content and structure of the English language as well as the methodology for teaching English to non‑native speakers. Essential Duties Develop lesson plans and instructional materials. Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each student’s needs. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicating these objectives. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media. Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress. Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district and by self‑selected professional growth activities. Participate in curriculum development programs and faculty committees and in the sponsorship of student activities. Coordinate and administer WIDA Screener and ACCESS 2.0 English language tests. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Education/Experience Requirements Holds or is eligible to hold a N.C. teaching license; must have ESL licensure area. Certification in additional core content licensure areas preferred. Bachelor’s Degree required. Prior teaching experience preferred. Alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable. Physical Requirements Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Position Type Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education