English Language Teacher (K-8) at South Canton Scholars
About The Position
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is seeking an English Language Teacher to support students in grades K–8. The teacher plans and delivers lessons that promote English language development and works with classroom teachers and specialists to support multilingual learners’ achievement across content areas. Instruction follows Sheltered Instruction and English Language Development program models. The role includes monitoring language progress through formative and summative assessments, maintaining records required for state and federal compliance, and completing daily logs of student services. The teacher attends professional development and is available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of first- and second-language acquisition theory, second-language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development.
- Show awareness and acceptance of cultural differences among students and their families.
- Possess the characteristics necessary to advocate for multilingual families within the school.
- Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data.
- Communicate effectively with classroom teachers, administration, and families.
- At minimum, be on an approved pathway toward licensure for the grades served (K–8 or 6–12) within three years, and obtain an NS or YA-YT endorsement within two years of certification.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably hold a valid teaching license for the grades served (K–8 or 6–12) and an English as a Second Language (NS) or Bilingual endorsement.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver lessons to promote students’ English language development.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to support EL/ML students’ achievement across content areas through Sheltered Instruction and English Language Development program models.
- Administer formative and summative assessments to monitor language progress and student achievement.
- Complete documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Complete daily logs of student services.
- Attend regular professional development offerings.
- Be available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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