Teacher- English Language Learners (ELL)

Position Description:

FirstLine Schools is currently seeking a talented, passionate, full time ELL teacher to provide academic and learning support to students. The ELL Teacher will work to ensure the academic success of the students by developing and implementing appropriate lesson plans and instructional techniques that are aligned to the school’s curriculum and learning and behavior goals through a combination of direct instruction (push in and pull out) and consultation with classroom teachers. Candidates must be certified to teach ELL or be eligible for Louisiana certification.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in an urban, open admissions setting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Lesson Planning
• Plan for and provide pull-out and push-in services as appropriate for students
• Consult with classroom teachers on instructional strategies
• Design materials for student use
• Write and monitor accommodation plans
• Review and maintain student records to comply with all legal and school reporting requirements
• Support classroom teachers and support teachers in developing and planning curriculum and accommodations and modifications for students
• Assess students and gather data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and ensure students perform at high levels

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Demonstrated success working with students in an urban, open admissions school
• A strong background in and command of language acquisition process
• Bachelor’s degree
• Louisiana ESL certification or eligibility (REQUIREMENT)

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

• Believe in every student’s ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum
• Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations
• Take personal responsibility
• Highly detail-oriented
• Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Model the FirstLine Commitments
• We Work Together
• We Are Helpful
• We Are the Safekeepers of our Community
• We Share Joy
• We Show Results

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.
• Light lifting of equipment may be required (up to 20 lbs.)

ELL TEACHER reports to: RTI Coordinator