Cartwright School District #83 is Hiring a Certified English Language Learner (ELL) Interventionist Teacher Grades K-8 Near Phoenix, AZ
JobID: 1416
Position Type: Certified Teaching / Instruction/Interventionist
Date Posted: 3/6/2024
Location: Districtwide
Date Available: 07/29/2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
CERTIFIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) INTERVENTIONIST TEACHER GRADES K-8
FOUR DAY WORK WEEK FOR SCHOLARS AND EMPLOYEES!
Cartwright School District is the second-largest elementary school district in Arizona, with over 14,000 culturally diverse students in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade classrooms. We are rated “Highly Performing” by the U.S. Department of Education. We offer a competitive salary, a team-oriented atmosphere, unmatchable staff development and a FOUR-DAY work week!
Cartwright School District's motto is “One Team, Una Familia!” which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.
JOB GOAL To build student success in English Language Arts by providing Tier II and Tier III student interventions focused on achieving grade-level proficiency on Arizona’s English Language Proficiency Standards and proficiency on the state language assessment (AZELLA).
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with excellent evaluations
Holds a SEI (Structured English Immersion) Certification, ESL (English as a Second Language) Certification, a Bilingual Endorsement or is willing to obtain one within one year of hire date
Demonstrates ability to reclassify a higher-than-average percentage of students on the state AZELLA language proficiency assessment, as evidenced by state data
Demonstrates proficiency in teaching English Language Learners as evidenced by principal’s evaluations and student achievement
Demonstrates knowledge of Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards and instructional materials
Demonstrates knowledge of and works effectively in a professional learning community
Demonstrates knowledge of and works effectively with site administration and is able to take direction
Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment as they relate to each other and influence student achievement
Evidence of leadership in delivery of professional development for teachers and administrators.
Evidence of independent decision-making skills.
Evidence of problem-solving ability.
Views self as a learner and seeks professional challenges and demonstrates initiative
Demonstrates professional development skills and works effectively with adults.
Demonstrates ability in working with diverse populations (ELL, Special Education, Gifted)
Works collaboratively with district and school site
Holds high expectations for her/himself and colleagues, as well as students
Continues professional growth through participation in educational meetings and defined professional growth opportunities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas with colleagues
A current copy of your Arizona Fingerprint Card or proof of application for a Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Continues professional development in the area of research-based exemplary practices in English language development, curriculum, instruction and assessment
Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates ability to communicate in oral and written form
Models and utilizes best practices in reading, writing, listening and speaking
Consistently performs at an exceptional level
Models systematic reading instruction that is aligned to scientifically based English Language Arts research (Tier I) and Tier II/III student intervention for all teachers and students
Willingness to perform up to the highest measure of competence.
Understands and interprets assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions
Collaborates with teachers (mainstream, ELL, Special Education, Gifted) to support ELL interventions
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a trusting and reflective professional partnership with school leadership teams
Provide on-site support to school leadership teams/building principal
Demonstrates and models first best instruction and interventions
Provides District-wide professional development as directed
Assist and support schools in developing school site intervention plan
Plan, participate in, facilitate support and training activities for ELD (English Language Development) program initiatives
Supports the site’s Integrated Action Plan and MTSS model
Plans district parent liaison training that pertain to ELD program initiatives and attends Parent-Teacher conferences, as needed
Comply with District, state, and federal reporting processes.
Continues professional growth through participation in educational meetings and defined professional growth opportunities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas with colleagues
Continues professional development in the area of research-based exemplary practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment
Collaborates with district, school administrators, school leaders and school Specialists to provide support for intervention and ELD program initiatives
Positions in this class typically require stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Performs other work-related duties as assigned
KNOWLEGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT REPORTS TO: Director of Language Acquisition Programs LOCATION: Districtwide SUPERVISES: NA CALENDAR: Teachers Calendar; As approved by the Governing Board JOB CATEGORY: Certified BEGINNING SALARY: Teachers Salary Schedule; As approved by the Governing Board BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled