At-Risk English Language Learners Teacher (K-8) at Walton Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Pontiac, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Walton Charter Academy, located in Pontiac, MI, is seeking an At-Risk English Language Learners Teacher for grades K-8. Opened in 1999, Walton Charter Academy serves students from Young 5 to 8th grade and consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments. The school is committed to providing a safe learning environment and has been recognized for its achievements and work with multi-lingual students, as well as being named one of Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. We offer starting pay above market scales, personalized development and coaching, a high level of support for all staff, and a strong parent volunteer group.

Requirements

Must hold a valid teacher license in the applicable grade level for the state in which you are applying.
Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory, second language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development.
Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.
Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for multilingual families within the school.
Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families.

Nice To Haves

For English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid teaching license for the grades they will serve (K-8 or 6-12) and an English as a Second Language (NS) or a Bilingual endorsement.
Minimally, candidates for this position must be on an approved pathway towards gaining licensure for the grades they serve (K-8 or 6-12) within three years and then obtain an NS or YA-YT endorsement within 2 years of certification.

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers lessons to promote students’ English language development.
Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of EL/MLs across content areas through the Sheltered Instruction and the English Language Development program models.
Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor language progress and ensure student achievement.
Completes documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Completes daily logs of student services.
Attends regular Professional Development offerings.
Be available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events.
Additional duties as assigned.