Teacher-ESL

Responsibilities:

• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards;
• Makes instructional presentations; conducts discussions; encourages practice; and corrects student work in a manner that promotes language competence;
• Completes all ESL forms;
• Assists in administering and recording such assessment and achievement as recommended for ESL students;
• Seeks advice and assistance classroom teacher to make changes in the instructional plan when evaluation indicates a need;
• Confers with the classroom teacher(s) concerning individual needs on a daily basis.
• Adjusts instruction to objectives and individual needs on a daily basis;
• Provides individual students with positive and prompt feedback on their progress;
• Helps develop and use language resources to support and supplement instructional activities. Renews competence and keeps abreast of new knowledge, research, and practice in language instruction and applies this knowledge to improve the instructional program;
• Establishes positive rapport with students, parents, and school personnel;
• Sets high standards for student performance and achievement;
• Works with one-on-one and small groups to remediate diagnosed weaknesses;
• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students;
• Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning;
• Guide students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills;
• Engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners; and
• • Understands, accepts, and abides by the Academy’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities;
  • Student-centric, holistic, and teach about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area;
  • Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and models the behaviors we expect from our students;
  • Administers all standardized tests as directed;
  • Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
  • Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters;
  • Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement;
  • Deploys sound classroom management techniques;
  • Engage in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of “connected educators” – this replaces solo practitioners (sage on the stage) and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public;
  • Required to attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems;
  • Follows all corporate and Academy policies and procedures;
  • Participates in professional development workshops/programs;
  • Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition; and
  • Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree;
• Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area; NCLB Highly Qualified;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Proficient in computer applications;
• Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.;
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks; and
• Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check and TB test.