K-8 ELL Teacher

Position Responsibilities:

* Teaching and Lesson Planning

* Plan for and provide pull-out and push-in services as appropriate for students

* Consult with classroom teachers on instructional strategies

* Design materials for student use

* Write and monitor accommodation plans

* Review and maintain student records to comply with all legal and school reporting requirements

* Support classroom teachers and support teachers in developing and planning curriculum and accommodations and modifications for students

* Assess students and gather data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and ensure students perform at high levels

Requirements

Education & Experience:

* Problem solving skills

* Strong organizational skills

* Minimum of two years of teaching experience

* Demonstrated success working with students in an urban, open admissions school

* A strong background in and command of language acquisition process

* Bachelor's degree

* Louisiana ESL certification or eligibility (REQUIREMENT)

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

* Believe in every student's ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum

* Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations

* Take personal responsibility

* Highly detail-oriented

* Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders

* Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Model the First Line Commitments

* We Work Together

* We Are Helpful

* We Are the Safe keepers of our Community

* We Share Joy

* We Show Results

Physical Requirements:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.

* Light lifting of equipment may be required (up to 20 lbs.)

ELL TEACHER reports to: RTI Coordinator