ESL/EL Teacher

Horizon Science Academy•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Science Academy Westerville has a full-time opening for the position of an ESL Teacher. This role involves establishing lesson plans and implementing curriculum based on Ohio’s English Language Proficiency Standards, implementing classroom activities that support curriculum and student learning, and assisting in establishing effective daily teacher schedules. The teacher will demonstrate flexible teaching methods including whole-group, small group, individual student, and co-teaching. A key responsibility is monitoring ELs' progress in English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), content-area classwork, attendance, and general school behavior. The role also includes administering assessments, preparing and maintaining LEP Plans, and showing knowledge of academic scaffolds and accommodations. Collaboration with content-area teachers to support ELs’ academic success is crucial, as is knowledge of co-teaching and relationship-building skills. The teacher will assess accomplishments, provide progress reports, understand the RTI process, and support ELLs with disabilities. Communication with parents and providing technical assistance to content-area teachers regarding ELs are also essential functions. The position requires attending staff meetings, team meetings, trainings, and professional development, and maintaining appropriate reports and documentation.

Requirements

Candidate must hold a valid teaching certificate within the state of Ohio or in the process of obtaining a license.
Experience teaching EL students preferred but will train right candidate.
Teaching experience K-12 may vary.
Co-teaching experience strongly preferred.
Outstanding personal/interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to keep concise records.
Sensitivity to the developmental stages of children; sensitivity to second language development/acquisition and cultural awareness.
Openness towards parent communication.
Experience with technology in facilitating instruction.
Willingness to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school setting.
Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree Preferred
Valid OH teaching certificate/license or must be in the process of obtaining a valid OH teaching certificate/license in subject area to be taught

Nice To Haves

An endorsement in TESOL or Reading preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Establish lesson plans and implement curriculum based on Ohio’s English Language Proficiency Standards.
Implement classroom activities that support curriculum and student learning.
Assist in establishing effective daily teacher schedules.
Demonstrate flexible teaching: whole-group, small group, individual student and co-teaching.
Monitor ELs progress in English (reading, writing, listening and speaking), content-area classwork, attendance, and general school behavior.
Administer assessments of language proficiency tests for ELs, both initial and yearly standardized, and maintains all documentation.
Prepare and maintain all LEP Plans required for state documentation for ELs on caseload.
Show knowledge of a wide range of academic scaffolds and accommodations and use of those within the content-area and ESL classroom.
Collaborate with content-area teachers to support ELs’ academic success.
Knowledge of co-teaching and relationship-building skills to support ELL student learning within the classroom.
Promote collaboration and team-building.
Builds rapport with staff and community.
Assess the accomplishments of the EL on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Knowledge of the RTI process and seeks support of appropriate specialists when need arises.
Provide support to ELLs with disabilities.
Meet with, facilitates, and documents communication with parents.
Assists teachers throughout the building in fostering this communication as well.
Provide technical assistance and generalized support to content-area teachers regarding ELs.
Provide training and assistance to buildings and individual teachers to ensure appropriate identification of ELLs, support and service of ELLs and general classroom accommodations for ELs.
Attend all staff meetings, team meetings, trainings and professional development as required.
Maintain appropriate reports and documentation for all ELs as needed.