English Language Learner Teacher - 6-12

Great Hearts Academies • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The EL Teacher supports students in acquiring English through the language development approach. EL Teachers create lesson plans that target specific ELP standards based on the student's proficiency level and grade level and monitor their progress to promote their language acquisition. The role also creates and implements activities and lessons based on ELP Standards for the language development of EL students. EL Teachers provide targeted instructional minutes for the EL program they are enrolled in per the requirements established by ADE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required
• Valid/Current Texas Teacher Certification required
• Valid Texas Bilingual Endorsement or ESL Supplemental and Generalist/Core Content Area Certification that covers grade levels assigned is required
• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience
• Proficient in the use of technology
• Previous experience working with English Language Learners
• US Work Authorization required
• Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years preferred experience
• Great Hearts teachers must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal arts and a commitment to diversity

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with parents, Special Student Services Coordinator, parents, teachers
• Attend grade- or subject-level meetings to help plan integrated EL instruction
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers to determine students' strengths and weaknesses for lesson planning
• Monitor students' progress through quarterly reports
• Create and maintain a schedule for targeted instruction time with PEA and grade-level teachers
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers to identify and implement any accommodations necessary for the student to access the curriculum
• Participate in professional development opportunities at the academy and network level
• Create lesson plans aligned with ELP standards
• Collaborate with Special Student Services Coordinator on student testing results
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level