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Teacher - Elem. Grade 5 ESL (SY 23-24)

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

Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional ELEMENTARY ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) TEACHER who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

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.

REPORTS TO: Principal

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 annual English Language Proficiency assessment.

Additionally, the ESL Teacher will:
  • Accelerate the learning or acquisition of Academic English through the academic content of math, language arts, science, and social studies in order for students to achieve academic success and meet classroom expectations.
  • Implement all district MLL procedures.
  • Serve as a resource for information regarding students from diverse language backgrounds.
**Contingent upon funding**

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

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

RIDE Certification Requirements:
  • Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-6 and All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-12
    OR
  • Elementary Education Teacher, Grades K-6 and All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-12
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS
  1. Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans using instructional materials aligned to grade level standards that facilitate active and engaging learning for all students.
  2. Provide appropriate scaffolds for Multilingual learners of varying English Language proficiency levels to ensure they can meaningfully access grade level content
  3. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, using relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
  4. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and provide appropriate feedback on assignments.
  5. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing a warm, welcoming, and culturally relevant environment.
  6. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and regularly use data to observe and evaluate student performance and development to adjust teaching strategies.
  7. Maintain and update accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
  8. Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and student needs in a language they can understand.
  9. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities to support all students.
  10. Actively participate in and contribute to department, school, district and parent meetings and professional development.
  11. Make recommendations for students who are being referred or during IEP meetings regarding instruction and assessments.
  12. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments according to state standards.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned.


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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