Grade 1 EL/MLL Classroom teacher

Newport Public School District•Newport, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To create flexible elementary grade programs and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with all students; to motivate, and develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, by each student’s language proficiency ability: and to establish good relationships with parents, staff members, and their administrators.

Requirements

Must hold a valid RI Certification: Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-6
Must hold a valid RI Certification with either: All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-12 or ESL Specialist/Consultant, Grades PK-12
Successful completion of the Science of Reading Training

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching English Learner students preferred
Evidence of developing teaching strategies that will address the unique needs of each student
Ability to know and utilize technology in the teaching and learning process
Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, education experience, teaching, educational experience, and the interview process
Any such alternatives to the above qualifications as the committee may deem acceptable and appropriate

Responsibilities

Employs a variety of English as a Second Language (ESL) methodologies and instruction media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved; pulls EL students for Tier 2 or 3 groups for English Language Development (ELD)/Academic Language Development (ALD) support
Develops lesson plans, and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
Provides learning experiences in reading, language arts, pre-reading, mathematics, and science to students, utilizing courses of study adopted by the School Committee and other appropriate learning activities
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
Evaluates students academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
Identifies students’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides, maintains required inventory records
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
Demonstrates an understanding of standards-based education and how it is implemented in the classroom
Participates in curriculum development programs as required
Participates in faculty committees and attends after-school events when able
Facilitates WIDA Screening and ACCESS testing
Performs such other duties as assigned by the principal and/or designee