English Language Development Teacher Job Dallas area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

English Language Development Teacher

This teacher will conduct research-based instructional techniques specifically designed for students whose native language is not English. In working closely with the English Department and the Emergent Bilingual staff, this teacher will identify learning gaps in EB students, specifically in the areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing, through the implementation of the TEKS associated with the English for Speakers of Other Languages course.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Texas Teaching Certification (Bilingual, Spanish or Secondary English with ESL endorsement) preferred

Experience:

3-5 years experience as a successful classroom teacher
Experience with newcomer students highly preferred but not required

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

TEKS Standards, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS), English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
Pedagogy, curricular programs, assessments, and supplementary materials for historically underserved populations, English and Standard English Learners.

Candidates should have:

A firm understanding of the TEKS Standards and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the implementation of Content Based Language Instruction, and assist in coaching other teachers in this model.
Pedagogy, curricular programs, assessments, and supplementary materials for historically underserved populations, English and Standard English Learners.
Maintain a learner stance within departments and stakeholder groups and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across content areas, administrators, district support, and other partners.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others of diverse backgrounds, experience, and personalities, and work with diverse school sites and conditions in a manner that achieves District goals.
Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing, and model communication skills using tact, patience, and courtesy to respond to the needs of team members and others.
Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment, and flexibly learn new applications and systems as needed.
Meet District standards of professional conduct as outlined in Board Policy.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Utilize the district-approved curriculum, scope-and-sequence, TEKS, and ELPS to deliver high-quality instruction to students from linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Support and communicate campus and district initiatives for closing achievement gaps in EB students.

Work with students through the Talk, Read, Talk, Write instructional model to ensure students develop and improve linguistic skills in the areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

Increase the quality and effectiveness of a language-rich classroom instruction through collaboration, co-planning, fostering trusting relationships with staff, and supporting the learning process.

Foster a shared responsibility with the campus LPAC team to ensure that students' linguistic needs are met.

Use data to inform decisions made in the classroom.

Work with campus and district leaders to identify areas to target for improvement.

Work with Campus Testing Coordinator to coordinate and implement the TELPAS assessment.

Collaborate with campus teams to ensure that designated supports outlined in the LPAC are accurately reflected on the state assessment and district assessments.

Teaches designated English Language Development to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study and goals and objectives provided by the district.

Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

Develops lesson plans which adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Helps pupils become aware of relationships to others, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional…