Lead Teacher, English Language Development; K-8

Job Title

Provides academic instruction to identified English Language Learner (ELL) students as aligned to Arizona state standards.

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree. Arizona Teacher Certification. Must be highly qualified to teach the assigned grade and/or content. Preferred SEI endorsement. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.

Principal/Coordinator, Federal Programs

• Performs all programmatic responsibilities for the ELL program as outlined in the district's ELL scope and sequence and in relevant state statutes and administrative code.
• Provides support for identified ELL students, motivating students to maximize their learning potential.
• Provides support for classroom teachers of identified ELL students that emphasizes increasing the academic achievement of ELL students in the district.
• Reinforces the consistent use of proven, research-based strategies for effective differentiation and instruction of ELL students.
• Supports the development of individualized learning compacts to meet the unique needs of each identified ELL student; ELL individualized learning compacts include input from teachers, parents, and students.
• Provides professional development opportunities for instructional staff on effective differentiation strategies and instruction of ELL students.
• Maintains appropriate ELL student records and documentation of program activities.
• Evaluates referred students to determine eligibility for the ELL program.
• Prepares and submits all reports and documentation as directed.
• Engages with grade-level or subject area colleagues in giving and receiving feedback on instruction, examining student work, analyzing evidence of instructional effectiveness, and sharing responsibility for student learning.
• Seeks opportunities to share practices and learning with colleagues and to learn from them.
• Maintains relationships with colleagues that are characterized by mutual support, respect, and cooperation.
• Involves families in setting goals and expectations for individual student learning and development.
• Communicates expectations for individual students to families, and works with them to develop and monitor strategies at home to support students in achieving those goals.
• Communicates with families regarding individual student learning and progress.
• Responds fully to families' concerns about students, and follows up by providing information about progress or changes.
• Maintains relationships with families that are characterized by mutual support.
• Seeks opportunities and accepts leadership roles within the school.
• Actively supports the school's shared vision and common goals.
• Contributes to school improvement efforts.
• Seeks out and participates in ongoing professional learning opportunities within and outside the school that generally address needs identified through examination of evidence of instructional effectiveness.
• Directs student teachers, instructional associates, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles, and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional situations;
  Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Maintains confidentiality;
  Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication
  - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication
  - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity
  - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security
  - Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Internet, District software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate software).
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this…