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Teacher - Elem. Grade 5 ESL (SY 22-23) [One Year Position]

Employer
Providence School District
Location
Providence, RI, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

(Contingent upon funding)
Teacher - Elem. Grade 5 ESL (SY 22-23) [One Year Position]

This vacancy is the result of a one-year long-term leave of absence. The educator on leave retains attachment rights to this position while on leave and therefore, this position is available for one year only. Please note that hired candidates will be displaced or non-renewed from the position for the following school year, however, displaced teachers remain district employees and will be guaranteed a position in SY23-24.

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.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Requirements:

ECH PK-2 with ESL

or

Elem. KG-6 or Elem. 1-6 with ESL

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES
  1. Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
  2. Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
  3. 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.
  4. Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
  5. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  6. Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  7. Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.
  8. Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly.
  9. Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments
  10. 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS
  1. Must meet the "highly qualified" criteria as defined by the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001."
  2. Must understand and be willing to work within the parameters of an Aligned Instruction System, including teaching a unified curriculum.
  3. Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, email, web applications, and industry specific technology.
  4. You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
  5. Bilingual Preferred
  6. Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.


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).

Company

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.  PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
4017147231
Location
797 Westminster Street
Providence
Rhode Island
02903
United States

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