English Language Learner Teacher

English Language Learner Teacher

The Teacher creates and sustains a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture, by holding rigorous and high expectations for students and by utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs. The Teacher continuously improves their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers. The Teacher supervises students, develops and delivers lessons, utilizes established curriculum and maintains high levels of communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and wellbeing.

The Teacher commits to ongoing learning and the development of the craft of teaching for self; encourages, supports and mentors ongoing learning in students. The Teacher commits to high expectations for students, developing a vision of success for each student and moving that student towards its achievement. The Teacher commits to positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all. The Teacher commits to honoring all students, embracing their community and diversity. The Teacher commits to establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data-driven decision-making. The Teacher commits to using community resources to improve instruction. The Teacher commits to collegiality and professionalism of self and staff.

The Teacher participates in and/or facilitates professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy. The Teacher ability to work effectively between multiple elementary buildings, as assigned by YCS District Language Coordinator based on state of Michigan required minutes of service. The Teacher participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance. The Teacher teaches district-approved curriculum, as well as local and state standards, using contemporary thinking around best-practices and program-specific objectives. The Teacher participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans. The Teacher plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students. The Teacher creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students. The Teacher encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior. The Teacher proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations. The Teacher guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and activities. The Teacher identifies and responds to the learning style of all students. The Teacher differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles. The Teacher evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. The Teacher uses academic outcome information to inform curriculum and instructional decisions for all students. The Teacher serves on MTSS Meetings, IEPs, or METs where ELs are involved. The Teacher acts as a public relations agent for the success and image of the district. The Teacher communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth. The Teacher develops communication plans that adjust for varying levels of parent involvement and inclusion. The Teacher integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture and classroom artifacts. The Teacher collects and integrates information about community heritage in instruction. The Teacher adheres to district and school rules and procedures. The Teacher conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism. The Teacher maintains regular predictable attendance.