ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Lawrence Family Development Charter School

Strengthening families…building community

Lawrence Family Development Charter School is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated ESL Teacher who is passionate about making a difference in students' lives. The ESL Teacher will be responsible for improving the English language skills of identified students and supporting the goal of high achievement for ESL students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze data to identify the needs of assigned students.
• Based on identified needs, plan ESL lessons that address identified student needs and support classroom instruction.
• Provide small-group instruction using lessons that address identified student needs and support classroom instruction.
• Follow the schedule given to you by the ESL Coordinator unless a change is approved by her or the Head of School.
• Administer ACCESS and assist with other state assessments.
• Meet with classroom/ESL/other teachers to plan for and discuss student progress.
• Attend Response to Intervention meetings for relevant grade levels.
• Become part of the building to which you are assigned with meetings, duties, and assistance as requested by Head of School.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Reading, ESL, or Education preferred
• ESL certification required
• 3 years' experience preferred
• Strong commitment to education reform initiatives, particularly raising educational equity for low-income and linguistic minority students
• Experience teaching urban students of Hispanic backgrounds preferred
• Commitment to the specific mission and goals of LFDCS
• Ability to work independently as a classroom leader and as a team member of the grade- level staff and school community

Schedule: Full-Time, School-Year Position

Reports to:  Principal, Heads of School

Lawrence Family Development Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.