English Learners (EL) Teacher, K-6

Wethersfield Public Schools•Wethersfield, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wethersfield Public Schools partners with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning. The Wethersfield District has one opening for an English Learners (EL) Teacher, K-6, at Highcrest Elementary School. The EL Teacher will work under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and the school Principal. The EL Teacher will be responsible for providing direct EL instruction to students as well as overseeing the instruction, materials and implementation of the EL Program.

Requirements

TESOL (#111) certified
Demonstrated high level of proficiency in teaching
Thorough knowledge of instructional strategies, child development, curriculum related to English Learners, and theory in new language acquisition
Ability to articulate specific knowledge of current theory, best practices, and student advocacy
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to lead teachers, parents, and members of the school community
Ability to bring research-based insight to curriculum development in order to improve student achievement
Knowledge of best practice in instruction and assessment
Ability to integrate instructional technology resources into district curriculum
Ability to read, interpret and summarize assessment results including standardized tests (including TELL, LAS Links, etc.)
Ability to author routine reports, analysis, and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively and succinctly before administrators, staff, parents, and students
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
Ability to communally reinforce current instructional practices in and diffuse misconceptions surrounding ELs
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
Valid Teaching Certificate – #111 TESOL, Grades PreK-12

Nice To Haves

Prior experience teaching in ESOL, bilingual, or dual language program(s) preferred
Master's Degree in TESOL preferred but not required
Multilingual proficiency is a strength but not required

Responsibilities

School-based identification and screening of EL-eligible students, based on state and district guidelines
School-based communication to parents of EL status (Initial/Continuing/Exiting)
Development of school-based ELL servicing schedule
Implementation of the district EL curriculum based on grade and proficiency level
Tier 1 and Tier 2 EL instruction
Selecting and sharing modification/accommodations for school-based ELL students
Collection and analysis of school-based EL performance data (curriculum-based and state assessments)
Assessment of ELs through curriculum-based, benchmark, and state proficiency testing
Reporting of curriculum-based and assessment performance to students, classroom/support teachers, parents and principal
Coaching of classroom teachers in the implementation of content-based Tier I classroom EL instructional strategies and development of EL awareness in school-based instructional stakeholders using current research, best practices, and materials
Provides professional development to teachers individually, grade level groups, and collectively in faculty and staff meetings
Attend school-based student consults, PPTs, and retention meetings
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Principal