English as Second Language (ESL) Teacher

English as Second Language (ESL) Teacher South Shore Charter Public School

• 3.8 Norwell, MA Job Details Full-time $57,741
• $105,768 a year 1 day ago Qualifications IEP School experience Student performance assessment strategies Behavioral standards enforcement in schools English Mid-level Curriculum implementation Teaching foreign languages Lesson planning Classroom behavior management Language development (child development components) Collaborative teaching K-12 education instructional development

Full Job Description Job Summary:

English as Second Language (ESL) TeacherTo deliver high quality and rigorous instruction aimed at accelerating English language learning, exposing students to content vocabulary, and preparing English Language Learners to move towards proficiency of the English language. The learning services department at South Shore Charter School is committed to providing the best possible educational environment for all students. As a policy, each child receiving EL support is assigned an ESL Teacher.

Supervisor:

Director of Student ServicesStatus:

Full Time = FTE 100% = 40 hours per week10

Month ContractEssential Job Functions:

General Responsibilities

• Supports the diversity of the student population through cultural and family engagement and the inclusion of diverse learners throughout the school
• Supports the philosophy and mission of the school
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of students' learning style, curriculum modification, differentiated instruction, and universal design for learning.

Works collaboratively with colleagues to see all students as part of a single team and values the importance of cultivation of school culture and respectful interactions.

Professional Expectations

• Works towards self-improvement and advancement
• Meets all requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding credentials for English as a Second Language teacher
• Adheres to professional expectations as outlined in the Employee Guidelines and appointment letter
• ESL teachers are expected to review, understand, and implement the

SSCPS ELL

Manual.

Professional Duties and ResponsibilitiesAttendance is expected as requested of the following:

• Faculty meetings
• Level/department meetings
• IEP/504 meetings
• Parent teacher conferences/open house
• School sponsored professional development
• ESL Teachers are expected to engage in other supervisory duties as requested by the Director of Student Services or other school Administrators
• ESL Teachers aid in the supervision of students at all times.

Responsibilities as an ESL Teacher

• Acts as a point person for other educational personnel to go to for questions and concerns regarding English Language Development
• Educates linguistically diverse students
• Plans and develops lessons in English Language Development
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of individual students
• Has a working knowledge of WIDA and Common Core Standards
• Evaluates each students progress in the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of English learners across content areas
• Completes documentation required by SSCPS or the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Participates in professional development activities consistent with the goals of SSCPS and needs of English Language Learners.