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Teacher - Adult ESL (Hourly)

Employer
Jefferson County Public Schools
Location
Golden, Colorado, United States
Salary
Competitive
SUMMARY: Provide instruction for adult English language learners (ELLs) and work with building and District staff to ensure academic success for ELLs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct English proficiency testing, administer pre and post assessments, monitor progress in academic and language growth, and complete appropriate documentation for reporting adult ELLs attendance and assessment results in a timely manner.

Teach appropriate levels of English language development (ELD) courses to adult ELLs from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.

Provide language instruction in the four domains of English language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Implement the ESL/Dual Language curriculum for adult ESL courses offered based on need.

Attend professional development and trainings provided by CDE, CAEPA and COTesol or those recommended by the ESL/Dual Language Department director..

Collaborate with adult ESL staff by co-planning and/or co-teaching.
Provide effective communication by accessing Translation Services for written translation and oral interpretation as needed.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Colorado teaching license with English as a Second Language or Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement or in process (minimum 6 graduate level classes completed) or Adult ESL Certification or in progress.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working in and helping lead schools and communities with a growing ELL population. Experienced in integrating technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity. Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills. Successfully demonstrate the use of standards based lessons, rubrics and assessments. Documented classroom experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Knowledge of reading/writing process for second language learners. Knowledge of sheltered instruction techniques. Knowledge of and commitment to English Language Development standards, language acquisition theory, best-practices and research-based instructional strategies in literacy, co-planning and co-teaching, data driven instruction, and differentiation strategies. Ability to demonstrate a belief that all can learn through differentiated core instruction Ability to collaborate with classified staff, , administrators, and district ESL Coordinator or Director. Knowledge of assessment linked to instruction, such as using standards based lessons and rubrics. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork in establishing and meeting student achievement goals, school and program goals, and professional development goals through team planning and active participation in professional development opportunities.
Additional Information

This is an hourly position for 3 hours, two or three days per week, day or evening, at various locations. Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions:
Job Status Type is Referenced Above in Job Posting:
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco probationary contract will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract, will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, sex, disability.


Salary:
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries/
Benefits:
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/benefits/


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