.6 English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Teacher (INR)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area. The role involves organizing and facilitating the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and technology, participating in a learning community to enhance skills for student success, and consistently evaluating student progress to make adjustments and communicate outcomes. The teacher will collaborate, reflect, and grow to improve learning opportunities. Candidates should have or be eligible for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) or Linguistically Diverse Education (LDE) endorsement from the state of Colorado. This position supports K-12 schools and programs across the district that lack an on-staff ESL teacher.

Requirements

Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.).
Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education.
Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility.
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings.
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications.
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills.
Detail-oriented.
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible.
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher.
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
Student-centered and relationship-focused.
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.

Nice To Haves

Eligible for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) or Linguistically Diverse Education (LDE) endorsement from the state of Colorado.

Responsibilities

Assesses student proficiency in English through various assessment tools, including WIDA Screener, ACCESS, and Alternate ACCESS.
Provides administrators and classroom teachers with materials and background information to help ESL students.
Displays expertise of second language learning.
Follows district policy statements and guidelines related to the ESL program.
Keeps accurate and complete records for ESL students (testing information, English Language Plans, monitor forms, parent letters, and work that represents the ability and growth of the child).
Communicates regularly with building contacts and classroom teachers.
Provides school and/or district training about ESL.
Reports consistently for work as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.
Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert.
Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices.
Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught.
Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers.
Demonstrates an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners.
Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students.
Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students.
Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students.
Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction.
Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences.
Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership.
Models and promotes effective communication.
Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct.
Links professional growth to professional goals.
Responds to a complex, dynamic environment.
Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession.
Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required.
Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements.
Ensures that students are supervised at all times.
Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students.
Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested.
Manages materials and supplies.
Models appropriate conduct at all times.
Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators.
Performs non-instructional duties as directed.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance.
Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations.
Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning.
Uses effective conflict resolution.
Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning.