ELESpecial Education Teacher

COTTING SCHOOL INC.Job DescriptionEnglish Language Education / Special Education TeacherCotting School a recognized leader and innovator in special education is seeking a dynamic and dually certified English Language Educator/Special Education Teacher to join our community. The ELE/Special Education teacher will join with a strong team of instructional specialists and coaches (Curriculum & Instructional Coach Assistive Technology Teacher of the Visually Impaired Reading Specialist) to collaboratively support our multilingual students as well as other students within the Cotting community. Our community is seeking an active partner and practitioner as we further develop programming which aligns with our DEIA (Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility) strategic initiatives.RESPONSIBILITIES:As a member of students collaborative care teams the EL teacher will work with other members of the team (e.g. special educator SLP OT PT counselor TVI nurse) to More deeply understand a students profile strengths and areas for growthDevelop goals and objectives towards the student IEP inclusive of language acquisition needsMonitor progress towards these goalsHelp the student develop and work towards their long term visionAttend Team meetings and case reviews as requiredWork 1:1 or in small groups with students to identify and work on appropriate language objectives Assist all members of a students team in designing and implementing instruction responsive to students language acquisition needs Participate in and help develop learning opportunities for the full Cotting staff including teachers therapists health services instructional aidesCollaborate and communicate with the schools Instructional Coaching Team Educational Leadership Team and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support that is responsive to their unique needs and backgroundDemonstrate and model effective culturallyresponsive and trauma informed practicesAdminister mandated state and local assessments for English language learners whenever appropriateAttend professional development opportunities sufficient to stay current with changes in ELL instruction and improvements in ELL teaching strategies as well as the intersection of English Language Education and Special EducationPassionate and optimistic about their students their content and the teaching professionDemonstrates understanding for how the subject matter applies in realworld settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standardsCan convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards an reflect specially designed instruction per students IEP goals and objectivesUses instructional practices that are likely to challenge motivate and engage all students and facilitate equitable active student participationCollaborates with classroom teacher to support a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class communityEngages with families and builds collaborative respectful relationships with them in service of student learningRegularly reflects on practice seeks and responds to feedback and demonstrates selfawareness and commitment to continuous learning and developmentSeeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning communityThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees so classified.