ELL Teacher

The ELL Teacher is responsible for core content curriculum implementation and lesson delivery in the classroom, with an emphasis on learning the English language.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical and psychological growth.
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintain s discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance.
• P articipate s in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• P articipate s in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• C ommunicate s necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• K eep s up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
• Degree or concentration in English as a Second Language instruction
• Minimum 2 years experience
• Strong classroom management skills required
• Highly organized; flexible in meeting the needs of boarding students and their families;
• Technologically savvy
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to interface with a variety of audiences
• Ability to multi task in a fast-paced organization
• A superior work ethic
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in relevant subject area
• Bilingual