JOB DESCRIPTION
(Contingent upon funding) - CBH position - full-time permanent teaching position beginning at the start of the 2021/2022 school year.

Resume and cover letter required.

***Accommodations for virtual interviews will be made during this hiring season, please apply***Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for English as a Second Language instruction to students who have been identified as in need of ESL support by the district's language dominance entry/exit criteria.
Additionally, ESL Teacher will:

• Accelerates the learning or acquisition of English and the academic content of math, language arts, science, and social studies in order for students to achieve academic success and classroom expectations.
• Implements all district ELL procedures. Serves as a resource for information regarding students from other language backgrounds.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.
• Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly.
• Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments
• Makes recommendations to mainstream staff about the types of accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, classes, and classroom adjustments that are appropriate for each ESL student

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

RIDE Requirements
Secondary English 7-12 with ESL

Minimum Qualifications

• Fully-certified as described above in "RIDE requirements" or willingness to become fully certified including on an emergency basis if necessary (fully-certified strongly preferred)
• Understanding of and willingness to work within the framework of an Aligned Instruction System as described in Providence School Board policy NSBA/NEPN: IF (available under "Policies and Regs" at http://www1.providenceschools.org/pesb/
• You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
• Bilingual Preferred
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

• instruct students in academic subject matter as well as social, emotional, and behavioral skill areas
• differentiate instruction by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
• promote a school atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students
• monitor and evaluate student outcomes maintaining appropriate records and following all required procedures and practices
• participate fully in a professional community including common planning, professional development, and self-reflection/evaluation
• supervise students in a range of settings; protects and promotes the safety and well-being of students, colleagues, equipment, materials and facilities
• communicate and interact appropriately and professionally with students, colleagues, parents and the community
• continuously develop and evolve teaching practice and support colleagues in their development
• support the Principal, building leadership team, and district leadership team
• understand, support, and promote the mission and vision of Providence Schools (available at http://www.providenceschools.org/pages/ProvidenceSchools/AboutUs/VisionandMission

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDSplemental Information

• Excellent technology skills including
  • familiarity with communication, presentation, and data management tools and applications in desktop, web-based, and mobile environments
  • willingness and ability to model information, communication, technology, and media literacy for students, colleagues, parents, and community
  • willingness and ability to continuously develop and evolve new skills and support colleagues in the development of their skills

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).