JOB DESCRIPTION

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional HIGH SCHOOL GRADES ESL TEACHER who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.
We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.
In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.
Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for English as a Second Language instruction to students who have been identified as in need of ESL support by the district’s language dominance entry/exit criteria.
Additionally, ESL Teacher will:

• Accelerates the learning or acquisition of English and the academic content of math, language arts, science, and social studies in order for students to achieve academic success and classroom expectations.
• Implements all district ELL procedures. Serves as a resource for information regarding students from other language backgrounds.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
RIDE Certification Requirements:

• All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-12

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.
• Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly.
• Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments.
• Makes recommendations to mainstream staff about the types of accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, classes, and classroom adjustments that are appropriate for each ESL student.