English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher | 26 - 27 School Year

FirstLine Schools•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstLine Schools is currently seeking a talented, passionate, full time ELL teacher to provide academic and learning support to students. The ELL Teacher will work to ensure the academic success of the students by developing and implementing appropriate lesson plans and instructional techniques that are aligned to the school’s curriculum and learning and behavior goals through a combination of direct instruction (push in and pull out) and consultation with classroom teachers. Candidates must be certified to teach ELL or be eligible for Louisiana certification. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in an urban, open admissions setting.

Requirements

BA or BS
Minimum of two years of teaching experience
A strong background in and command of language acquisition process
Louisiana ESL certification or eligibility

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an urban, open admissions setting
Believe in every student’s ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum
Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations
Take personal responsibility
Highly detail-oriented
Open to learning and evolving with AI as a tool at work
Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to embed and model the FirstLine Commitments: We Keep Learning, We Work Together, We Are Helpful, We Are the Safekeepers of our Community, We Share Joy, We Show Results!

Responsibilities

Plan for and provide pull-out and push-in services as appropriate for students
Consult with classroom teachers on instructional strategies
Design materials for student use
Write and monitor accommodation plans
Review and maintain student records to comply with all legal and school reporting requirements
Support classroom teachers and support teachers in developing and planning curriculum and accommodations and modifications for students
Assess students and gather data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and ensure students perform at high levels