ESOL Teacher

Manchester School District•Manchester, NH

15h

About The Position

The Manchester School District offers a full benefits package to all eligible employees including: Anthem Medical insurance Anthem Vision insurance Delta Dental insurance Company funded HSA for select Anthem health plans Flexible spending accounts Retirement pension plan Tuition Reimbursement Gym Reimbursement Company sponsored life insurance 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan Vision discounts Medical incentive rewards Employee assistance program Many more. The Manchester School District (MSD) is committed to the development of a teaching faculty that represents the diverse identities of our students. We highly value effective educators of all backgrounds who acknowledge the critical role culturally sustained pedagogies have for all students. MSD seeks an exceptional English as a Second Language (ESOL) teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who are committed to serving in high-needs schools. MSD is committed to a stance that sets high expectations for all students, equal access to higher learning opportunities and achievement to promote both academic and English proficiency for English learners aimed at closing the achievement gap. Job Summary: This teaching position serves English learners (ELs) from various cultural and linguistic back ground. Students receive instruction in English using a sheltered-instruction approach to deliver grade-level academic content.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
Requirements as set by the State of New Hampshire Certification Authorities and Board of School Committee regulations.
State of NH Teacher Certification in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL - 0607) or other approved certification status may be considered.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with these goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, to communicate these objectives to students.
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives and assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis to provide progress reports as required.
Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of or making referrals.