8/21/2023

Per negotiated contract

Full Time

The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for 1.0 FTE English Learner (EL) Program Teacher position at Central High School beginning the 2023-2024 school year. Projected start date is August 21, 2023.Wisconsin certification 1395 is required. Bilingual licensure preferred.Prefer applicants possessing the following qualifications:• Strong understanding of cultural diversity and equity.• Strong understanding of EL methodology, strategies, and pedagogy including the “WIDA Can-Do Descriptors.”• Strong team-teaching skills, an understanding of teacher roles in this environment, and a working knowledge of a collaborative Co-Plan to Co-Serve to Co-Learn instructional model.• B.A. or M.A. in TESOL/ESL (preferred but not required).• Excellent English language skills required.• Knowledge of Hmong language and culture (preferred).• Solid understanding of the language acquisition process and EL methodology.• Successful work experience in the high school EL setting.• Solid understanding of balanced assessment and data application.• Background in Response to Intervention and Professional Learning Communities.• Willingness/experience sharing EL-related expertise with building staff (staff development).• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and adaptability.• Familiarity with ACCESS testing.• Experience in EL parent education.• Knowledge of/fluency in additional languages a plus.• Evidence of ongoing professional development related to TESOL.Position responsibilities:• Work with the EL student population with an emphasis on language and skill development across the curriculum.• Collaborate with other teaching staff in a Co-Plan to Co-Serve to Co-Learn instructional model.• Monitor and respond to EL achievement (assessment, intervention).• Supervise designated EL teacher assistants.• Work with parents of EL’s to develop a positive home/school relationship.• Coordinate with other teaching staff in the placement and instruction of students in the EL program.• Complete district data collection as required.• Administer ACCESS for ELs.• Attend and participate in EL staff meetings• Share appropriate cultural information with staff and students.Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.After application submission, you will NOT be able to modify your application or add additional application materials. Only application materials submitted with your WECAN application will be accepted (i.e. resume, letters of recommendation). Please DO NOT EMAIL or mail application materials as they cannot be given consideration. Submit your application once it is complete.The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.

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