English Language Learners Teacher

Choice Schools Associates•Grand Rapids, MI

10d

About The Position

The English Language Learners Teacher provides students with a first-class learning experience, supports their development as responsible citizens and community leaders, develops English proficiency, and helps students access grade-level content expectations. The role supports and upholds the academy’s mission and vision. The teacher works with students, guardians, colleagues, and the school community to support instruction, student development, and academy operations.

Requirements

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels, meeting Michigan Department of Education and Federal guidelines.
Bachelor’s degree.
Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience teaching the academic curriculum.
Ability to use technology as an instructional tool, to analyze academic achievement data, and to support effective communication.
Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated competence as a teacher in all areas of focus.

Responsibilities

Accept responsibility for student achievement and guide learning toward curriculum goals and students’ personal learning plans.
Maintain accurate records, including schedules, work details, students’ linguistic development, and accommodations.
Collaborate with ELL students’ teachers to help students complete and understand content lessons and assignments.
Develop and document ELL students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through instruction aligned with State ELL standards.
Plan and organize instruction effectively, select appropriate curriculum materials, and adapt materials and methods to students’ learning styles and abilities.
Use creative instructional methods and adapt effectively to unusual situations.
Motivate students to reach their highest potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation, and feedback; maintain high expectations while recognizing different learning styles.
Use resources effectively to support classroom, academy, and community learning activities.
Use effective classroom techniques, including clear assignments and communication, questioning, mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and experiences in large and small groups.
Work cooperatively with guardians and build their confidence in the teacher.
Show genuine concern for students and establish a classroom climate with high personal and student expectations.
Promote responsible citizenship by serving as a role model and maintaining a firm, fair, consistent, and respectful classroom environment.
Share responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.
Attend professional development meetings and activities related to the ESOL program.
Participate in developing policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions for success.
Use technology for instruction, record keeping, communication, and other administrative tasks.
Support professional and cooperative staff relations and participate in out-of-class activities important to academy operations.
Conduct oneself according to professional and ethical principles and continually improve classroom methods, teaching techniques, and interpersonal relationships.
Display personal qualities that reflect favorably on the individual, group, and Academy, and demonstrate pride in being a teacher and Academy member.
Maintain an orderly learning environment and ensure instructional facilities and equipment are used appropriately and safely.
Assume other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.