ESL Teacher (Grades K-8)

ReNEW Schools • New Orleans, LA

2d

About The Position

We are seeking an ESL teacher (Pre-K-8th grade) committed to ReNEW’s mission of ensuring that all of our PK-8th grade students are academically and emotionally prepared to access the full range of life choices that are the fundamental right of every child in New Orleans. At ReNEW, we transform underperforming schools into academically rigorous institutions, preparing students for high school, college, and careers. We focus on professional development and individual coaching and are committed to helping you become an outstanding teacher.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• The commitment and personal responsibility to do whatever it takes to help prepare our students for college and beyond

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years teaching experience (preferred)
• Experience and success with historically under-served populations of students
• Teaching certification (preferred and required for early childhood, Special Education)
• A strong content knowledge in your teaching area

Responsibilities

• Administer language assessments at the beginning of the school year to determine placement of students in ESL classes
• Provide direct instruction of ESL classes to groups of students based on language proficiency
• Track and monitor student progress data in pull-out ESL group and in general class
• Collaborate with general education staff and school administration to support student access to the curriculum
• Build positive, supportive relationships with families of ELL students
• Administer state assessments, including ELPT and LEAP, to assess student progress
• As needed, deliver quality, objective-driven professional development to staff
• Drive instruction with clear short-term and long-term goals with input from your team.
• Create a safe, positive and student-led learning environment.
• Be a content expert by planning rigorous, engaging, Louisiana Student Standards-aligned lessons using Tier 1 curriculum.
• Differentiate learning needs for all students, providing necessary accommodations and modifications to ensure every student is supported.
• Use student progress and testing data to assess and adjust instruction as needed.
• Improve in meaningful and measurable ways through professional development coaching
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with parents and staff to ensure students are making strong academic and social progress.
• Persevere through an academically intense curriculum and extended school hours.
• Participate in both school and network-wide coaching and be solution oriented.
• Celebrate the impact teachers have as positive role models for students and the community.

Benefits

• a competitive compensation and benefits package
• a comprehensive benefits plan that covers the majority of the employee premium for the two medical plans offered
• dental and vision plans
• disability
• life insurance
• generous vacation time
• professional development
• a 401k plan with 4% employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time