LTS-Elementary ELL Teacher

This position is for a Long Term Substitute Elementary ELL teacher.

Successful candidate will work primarily out of one building, Millbury Street Elementary, but may be required to support the caseload in other elementary schools across the district as determined by enrollment.

Must have the ability to:

* create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

* utilize specific instructional strategies and practices that allow for the differentiation of instruction to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of various learners

* use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology

* use reasoning ability to evaluate assessment data and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action

* use contemporary professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decision

* establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community

* establish and implement classroom rules and expectations for classroom behavior that maintain order in the classroom

* work collaboratively with colleagues, students and families

* communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form

* effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public

* work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously

* perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Grafton Public Schools policies

* work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner

* plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development.

* act as a resource for colleagues by modeling instructional strategies, identifying and developing instructional resources, and providing professional development related to the needs of ELL students

* collaborate with the ELL team on programming, data analysis, and instructional planning

* develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate instructional programming to meet the needs of ELL students

* identify English language learner (ELL) students using district criteria

* other duties as assigned by the building principal