K-8 ENL Teacher

POSITION:

K-8 ENL Teacher

REPORTS TO: K-4 and 5-8 Principals

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: 10 month employee

Mission: Educating and inspiring a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth.

Vision: Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

Values : Perseverance, Integrity, Respect & Responsibility

Opportunity

The ENL teacher is responsible for guiding English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The ENL teacher, in conjunction with the Chief Academic Officer, is also responsible for overseeing the process for determining if students are English Language Learners (HLQ and NYSITELL) and students identified as English Language Learners (NYSESLAT). The ENL teacher will play a role in the instructional model within the school by working closely with the classroom teacher in a combination of ways by providing push-in services, or as a co-teacher as well as providing pull-out services for those students that require it. The selected teacher will be accountable for building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively engaging in collaboration with their colleagues.

We are interested in candidates who are dedicated and willing to commit, wholeheartedly, to working with our students. We are seeking an outstanding, innovative teacher who will work collaboratively with our administration, families, faculty and staff and someone who will be an integral part of the ENL team.

Duties And Responsibilities

The ELL Program

• In conjunction with appropriate administrative personnel, develop, update, and evaluate the overall goals and specific objectives of the ENL Program for reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Test referred students and place into appropriate level(s) of the ENL core curriculum.
• Notify parents regarding placement, progress and exit of students in the ENL Program.
• Design an ongoing program to assess student progress and to modify instruction, which will allow ENL students to progress to the next higher level.
• Create and deliver lessons grounded in researched best practice, current formative data and specially designed instruction.
• Provide leadership in the development of ENL units of study curriculum that reflects the diversity of educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students being served
• Provide professional development to staff
• Introduce beginning of year caseloads to individual teachers
• Interpret the ENL Curriculum to appropriate personnel.
• Use technology as a way to foster effective two way communication with families and students.
• Attend training as required to support program development.
• Assist in the development of the ENL curriculum.
• Review existing materials and select and evaluate textbooks and materials for the ENL Program.
• Develop and distribute ENL materials and publications to other classroom teachers.
• Provide assistance to classroom teachers instructing the "English-fluent" ENL student.
• Upon request, demonstrates ENL teaching strategies in the regular classroom.
• Interpret new advances in the ENL Program to Building Principals and teachers.
• Facilitate communication within and between schools regarding the ENL Program.
• Use interpretation services to translate messages sent to or from school.
• Serve as District resource person for materials and techniques in the ENL instruction.
• Member of the District's Seal of Biliteracy Committee.

Records and Reports

• Report to the appropriate administrative personnel on the status of the District's ENL Program.
• Maintain a complete up-to-date inventory of ENL books and materials.
• Maintain complete up-to-date records of testing, student progress and teacher recommendations for students in the ENL Program.
• Maintain monthly progress monitoring data on assigned students.

Funds and Facilities

• In accordance with the ENL budget, collaborate around monies for program equipment, materials, resources, and conferences.

Community Relations

• Interpret and explain the district's ENL Program to parents and the community at large.
• Keep the community informed of the accomplishments of the ENL Program via the District and other local media devices.
• Attend Student Led Conferneces with students and families.
• Assist in using technology to promote effective tow communication.

Professional Growth

• Attend meetings and conferences (local, state, and national) relating to the ENL Program when appropriate.
• Attend district and/or BOCES professional development focusing on ENL (needed to maintain certification).
• Assumes any other duties assigned by The Chief Academic Officer.

Job Qualifications

• NYS ENL Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• New York State teacher license/certification required or working toward certification.
• Dual certification in Special Education or Literacy preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members

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Itinerant Location : 65 Great Arrow Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216

Salary: From : 36000.00

Salary: To : 88250.00

Salary Competitive : Y

Appointment Status : Permanent

Position Status : Full time

Contact Person's Name : Human Resource Department

Contact Person's Title : Human Resources

Contact Person's Email : [email protected]