At Risk Teacher (English Language Learners) at Metro Charter Academy

Job Description

Located in Romulus, MI, Metro Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves students K-8. At Metro, you can connect passion with purpose.
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• Outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years.
• Starting pay above market rates.
• Competitive benefits.
• Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
• Best in class curriculum, instruction tools, & resources.
• Personalized development and coaching.

• Provide instructional support and assessments for students who are below grade level.
• Create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities in the applicable core content areas.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Candidates for English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid teaching license for the grades they will serve (K-8) and an English as a Second Language (NS) or a Bilingual endorsement. Minimally, candidates for this position must be on an approved pathway towards gaining licensure for the grades they serve (K-8) within three years and then obtain an NS or YA-YT endorsement within 2 years of certification.
• Experience working with at-risk students, preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory, second language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development.
• Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.
• Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for multilingual families within the school.
• Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families

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