Middle School ELL Teacher at Oregon Trail Middle School

Olathe Public Schools•Olathe, KS

About The Position

This position, a member of the district’s ELL department, is a critical role in improving student achievement of our ELL students. The role of the ELL teacher is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of research-based instructional practices for ELLs and all students.  They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing a formative cycle of feedback to collaborative teams. The ELL teacher will demonstrate and model a passion for education and leadership.

Requirements

Kansas teaching license and English for Speakers of Other Languages endorsement
At least 3 years of teaching experience in an ELL position
Experience as a classroom teacher
Strong background in instruction and instructional leadership
Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators on a day-to-day basis
Knowledge about best practices for teaching ELLs
Knowledge about the ESOL standards and other content standards
Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Highly collaborative team player
Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired results
Effective decision-making skills; capable of having crucial conversations
Life-long learner
Strong analytical and interpretive skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

Coaches and supports teachers in planning, delivering, and assessing quality instruction for ELLs.
Collaborates with building and district administrators.
Plans, models, and co-teaches effective lessons with teachers.
Regularly visits classrooms and PLCs to collaborate with and to provide feedback to teachers to improve instructional planning, delivery, and assessment, including planning for ongoing monitoring and support for successful student achievement.
Assists in the development and delivery of professional development for classroom teachers
Assists in the development and delivery of professional development for ELL aides
Meets regularly with the district ELL instructional coach regarding students and instruction.
Participates in on-going professional development by attending workshops, lectures, and institutes on specific subjects to enhance job performance such as knowledge in language acquisition, literacy development, coaching skills, and adult learning theory.
Keeps abreast of all federal and state Title III guidelines.
Assists in ELL program presentations, professional development sessions, student placement screenings, state assessments, and trainings as needed.
Assists the ELL instructional coach as needed with projects or programming related to the ELL program.
Assists with the selection of instructional materials, instructional resources, and equipment for the ELL program.
Assists schools with PLCs and the MTSS process.