A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Lead ML Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Lincoln Center - Chapel Hill, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5909466
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Job Description
Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools
Job Description Job Title:
Lead ML Teacher
Salary Schedule:
Certified, CHCCS Certified Scale
Reports To:
ML/DL/WL
Director
Salary Grade:
Based on licensure and verified years of experience
Work Location:
ISD
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Schedule:
10 months
Position Summary
The Multilingual Learner Lead Teacher acts as an instructional leader to build the capacity of Multilingual Learner (ML) educators through instructional coaching, professional learning, collaboration, co-teaching and implementation support. The overall goal of this position is to strengthen high-quality language instruction, promote academic success for multilingual learners, and ensure effective implementation of district ML programs.
Essential Duties
Provides supplemental/follow up professional development for ESL teachers relevant to language acquisition, SIOP, and best practices through observations, modeling, co-teaching and coaching; provides supplemental support through a differentiated plan for novice and experienced teachers
Supports ESL teachers in English and target language formative assessments. Supports ESL teachers and building administrators in planning and implementing the site-based ESL plan and SIP.
Reviews student data with ESL teachers to inform and support instructional planning and ongoing program evaluation and improvement.
Conducts a yearly district needs assessment under the guidance of the
ML/DL/WL
Director.
Works with
ML/DL/WL
Director to create and sustain a long-term professional growth plan that supports the implementation of services for English language learners PreK-12.
Provides ESL teachers with current research-based best practices in the areas of second language acquisition programming.
Facilitates curriculum development sessions to support ES lesson design, vertical alignment, and content integration with language arts and literacy.
Attends and provides leadership for identified district meetings in collaboration with
ML/DL/WL
Director.
Collaborates with
ML/DL/WL
Director and other district and school leaders to plan and implement targeted interventions for ELs.
Attends district-level ISD meetings as needed.
Stays abreast of current research and best practices. Attends professional seminars, conventions, and other training events to receive instruction in research-based second language acquisition and strategies and how to work effectively with adult learners.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by a supervisor.
•Should the need arise where a position in a classroom is needed based on enrollment this position may fill that teaching need instead of the lead teacher responsibilities•Education/Experience Requirements
Holds a clear, continuing Professional Educator's License in the area of
ESL K-12
Proficiency in oral and written Spanish preferred
3 or more years of successful teaching experience required
Instructional coaching experience preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable
Physical Requirements
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Disclosure
This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.
