ELL Teacher

District Wide ELL Teacher

The ELL Teacher is expected to evaluate, instruct, and improve English proficiency as well as serve as a resource to the school for English language concerns. Work is performed under the supervision of the Principal or Assistant Principal. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and teach well developed lessons which inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning in relation to the DESE Teacher Rubric.
• Effectively and appropriately differentiate instruction so as to meet all students' learning styles with an appreciation for students' learning differences.
• Select and sequence appropriate materials, resources, and approaches according to the course/content area and audience of learners based on ACCESS scores and language proficiency needs.
• Assess, track, and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement (performance and growth) and developmental needs to students, academics, and other managers/colleagues.
• Write reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work by defined deadlines given, and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on assessments.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers for SEI instruction and strategies.
• Monitor FEL and Opt-out students as required by the state.
• Maintain all records in accordance with DESE state guidelines.
• Follow all DESE required guidelines for screening, assessing (ACCESS), notifications, monitoring and serving ELL students.
• Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and building administrators regarding student progress and needs.
• Maintain current lesson plans, assessment data (i.e., grades), and attendance records using a defined school-sanctioned electronic interface.
• Design, administer, and evaluate a range of formative and summative assessments as appropriate.
• Complete administrative tasks as defined and by set deadlines.
• Induct students appropriately to provide academic advice, counseling, educational guidance, and advisory support, including individual learning plans, as directed.
• Supervise students' attendance and behavior and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the Student Handbook.
• Develop materials and resources, implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement of curriculum planning as appropriate, and undertake other academic project work as directed.
• Ensure lessons are in line with planning and their respective objectives, and that segments of lessons are shared with students, as appropriate.
• Provide feedback on materials, courses, and lessons to academic and other managers/colleagues as requested.
• Utilize learning spaces and tools effectively.
• Attend academic, departmental, and school meetings required, and attend/deliver professional development sessions as directed.
• Adhere to standards and procedures detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Address and respond to student issues/emergencies as needed.
• Participate in the evaluation process consistent with defined parameters.
• Encourage parent and community involvement; obtain information for parents when requested; promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in professional development activities in and outside the district.
• Any other relative duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree preferred;
• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License with certification in English as a Second Language; SEI Endorsement required.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district 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 work effectively with all staff at all levels of the school district;
• Excellent oral and written communication is required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear. The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms above their head or reach forward, sit, squat, stoop or kneel. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $55,730 - $100,313

Contact Information:

Stephanie Kimber-Cayer, Assistant Superintendent

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