English Language Learner Teacher - 6-12

Position Title:

English Language Learner Teacher

Location:

Great Hearts Western Hills Upper School

Reports To:

HeadmasterFLSA Status:
Salaried-Exempt

Position Summary:

The EL Teacher supports students in acquiring English through the language development approach. EL Teachers create lesson plans that target specific ELP standards based on the student's proficiency level and grade level and monitor their progress to promote their language acquisition. The role also creates and implements activities and lessons based on ELP Standards for the language development of EL students.

EL Teachers provide targeted instructional minutes for the EL program they are enrolled in per the requirements established by ADE.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend meetings with parents, Special Student Services Coordinator, parents, teachers

Attend grade- or subject-level meetings to help plan integrated EL instruction

Collaborate with grade-level teachers to determine students' strengths and weaknesses for lesson planning

Monitor students' progress through quarterly reports

Create and maintain a schedule for targeted instruction time with PEA and grade-level teachers

Collaborate with grade-level teachers to identify and implement any accommodations necessary for the student to access the curriculum

Participate in professional development opportunities at the academy and network level

Create lesson plans aligned with ELP standards

Collaborate with Special Student Services Coordinator on student testing results

Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required

Valid/Current Texas Teacher Certification required

Valid Texas Bilingual Endorsement or ESL Supplemental and Generalist/Core Content Area Certification that covers grade levels assigned is required

Required/

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience, 3 years preferred

Required/Preferred

Skills:

Proficient in the use of technology

Great Hearts teachers must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal arts and a commitment to diversity

Previous experience working with English Language Learners Physical Functions:
Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

US Work Authorization required

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required:

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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