English Language Development Teacher
Parker Performing Arts School
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with administrators and other school staff in organizing and implementing the ELD instructional program.
- Provide individual and group services that emphasize improved educational performance in the realm of English Language Development for MLLs
- Develops a cooperative partnership with students and parents based on mutual respect.
- Develops/adapts lesson plans and instructional materials to enhance the affective and cognitive development of students, to motivate students and to cater to the needs of all ability levels within the class.
- Interprets the educational program to parents and other community members through personal conferences, meetings, and various media using the primary language when appropriate.
- Responsible for entering data and keeping ELD files in compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and provisions.
- Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Re-evaluate, as appropriate, to determine progress and future needs for ELD.
- Assists with the administration of all state mandated testing for Multi- Language Learners (MLLs) in order to design and place students in programs that best fit their needs.
- Increases the academic performance of English learners by designing and implementing pullout and/or push-in language acquisition instruction for multi language learners (MLL’s) within the school.
- Builds school-wide capacity of best practices for MLL’s through co-planning/teaching, planning and facilitating professional development, and collaborating with teachers and building administrators
- Requires flexibility as ELD teachers are assigned a caseload based on the shifting needs of students.
- Maintains accurate and confidential records of all assigned students
- Communicate proactively with other staff, students, and parents
- Attend mandatory district training and meet district and state mandated reporting deadlines for MLLs
Required Qualifications:
- Colorado Department of Education’s Teacher License for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (preferred). Otherwise, must hold a Teacher License (Elementary or Secondary) and gain CLD endorsement within 2 years after hire.
- Strong data management skills.
- Proficient with technology, Apple and Google based platforms.
- Experience with second language assessment and diagnostics.
- Excellent communication skills including report writing and record keeping
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion for the arts in education.
- Experience as an ELD teacher