English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher

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Albion Central School District
324 East Avenue
Albion, New York 14411

Staff Vacancy For:
ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) TEACHER

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an ESOL Teacher or relevant role
• Comprehensive knowledge of current pedagogical skills and teaching and management methodologies
• Experience working with children with a wide range of needs
• Valid New York State certificate in ESOL

Essential Duties:
Educator will demonstrate extensive knowledge of childhood development and language acquisition, content area literacy, differentiation strategies in both integrated and self-contained settings and an ability to plan collaboratively with other teachers. Experience with culturally responsive practices is essential. You will develop, monitor and adjust instruction to promote the growth of our students, which includes their intellectual, emotional, social and physical well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Assess children's skills and learning requirements
• Assess students' abilities and craft teaching plans
• Adapt learning materials to meet students' needs
• Collaborate with Special Education and related service teachers in implementing

Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)

• Communicate the established objectives and expectations to students, parents and classroom teachers regarding IEP goals and curriculum standards
• Collaborate with parents and school staff to track students' progress
• Inform parents about their children's performance and potential problems
• Keep track of and reflect on students' progress
• Assess students using the NYSITELL and NYSESLAT
• Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions as needed
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans
• Assist the administration in implementing all District policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct
• Attend scheduled meetings; serve on District and building committees
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by District policy, regulations and building procedures
• Provide for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences
• Grade papers and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing and to head off any problems before they become habit. Feedback is essential
• Perform other duties as required by Building Principal and /or District Administrator

Desired Qualities

• Value Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent educational experience
• Learn today, Lead Tomorrow: Coaches, mentors and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations
• Committed to Continuous Improvement: Excels in seeking out professional development opportunities in an effort to stay current in addressing the shifting needs and/or priorities of our students, their families and staff
• Share the Work Celebrate the Success: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others
• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to stakeholder needs in a high-quality and courteous manner

Requirements:

• NYS Certification in ESOL
• Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH; Drug Testing; current TB test; current Physical (less than one year old) - all completed upon being hired for employment

Terms of Employment: Ten-month year; salary to be established by the Board of Education; follows the ATA contract
Evaluation: Completed by Administration and follows ATA contract
START DATE TO BE DETERMINED

Building/Location : To Be Determined

Position Status : Full time

Start Date : To Be Determined

Certification Type : English to Spkrs of Other Lang {7080}

Additional Job Information : ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Person's Title : Superintendent's Secretary

Contact Person's Phone : 5855892055

Contact Person's Email : cishmael@albionk12.org

Job Posting Link : https://www.albionk12.org/district/district-office/employment/index

Posting Link : https://www.albionk12.org/