Jobs for Humanity is Hiring a Middle School EL Teacher Near Minnetonka, MN
Company Description
Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Hopkins to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Hopkins
Job Description
FTE: 1.0 FTE; 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 185 days/year Salary: Based on HEA Salary Schedule
Description: The Hopkins EL Program offers English instruction to students whose primary language is not English. The principal duty of the EL teacher is to instruct students in English and help them acquire language skills to function meaningfully throughout the day. The EL teacher is also expected to:
Test and assess students' English skills to determine placement and/or exit from service
Assist in scheduling EL classes
Maintain student files and record relevant information onto the district database
Provide progress reports and/or grades to parents and mainstream staff
Address the needs of EL students with various language capabilities
Teach students in small and large group settings
Meet and communicate with parents and mainstream staff
Gather students' background information and family data
Participate in parent-teacher conferences
Serve as an advocate for ELs by representing their needs to parents, mainstream staff, program coordinators, and administrators
Serve as a resource in areas related to the education of ELs for administration, mainstream staff, parents and students
Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have completed the K-12 EL license requirements for certification. Applicants will have a variety of recent experiences with non-English speaking students in a US and/or an international setting. Applicants will have experience with and be able to demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of and expertise in the field of Second Language Acquisition to serve as a resource for administrators, mainstream staff, students, and parents
Knowledge of and experience with EL curriculum
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff
The capability to adapt instruction to various learning levels and styles
Effective classroom management and organizational skills
Prior experience in advocacy for non-English speaking students and families
The ability to work in a cooperatively with other EL staff members
The desire and ability to work independently within the framework of a school setting with administrators, mainstream teachers, resource staff, students, and parents
Knowledge and experience with newcomers and students with limited formal schooling is strongly recommended