ELL Teacher - Elementary

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary:This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the curriculum selected by the district congruent with the districtadopted curricula scope and sequence in a manger congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies approaches and methodologies. All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk * which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university
• BA

Certification

• Iowa Teachers Certification
• ESL/TESOL Endorsement or the equivalent
• Preferred Elementary and/or additional content area certification

Experience

• Teaching experience
• Teaching ELL in a diverse setting.
• Preferred experience with diverse cultures.
• Dependent on specific open position Skills Knowledge & Abilities
• Ability to work effectively cooperatively and respectfully with staff parents and community members regardless of race creed color gender sexual orientation gender identity ethnic/national origin religion marital status age socioeconomic status or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action equal opportunity and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a selfstarter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

Technology Requirements

• Knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Knowledge of computerrelated storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

Supervision of Others:

• Para educators assisting in classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

Job Duties:

1. Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school districts student achievement goals.

a. Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students families and staff.

b. Implements strategies supporting students building and district goals.

c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.

and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supportsthe learning of every student.

an environment of mutual respect rapport and fairness.

in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved studentlearning.

with students families colleagues and communities effectively andaccurately.

2.Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.

a. Understands and uses key concepts underlying themes relationships and differentperspectives related to the content area.

b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the contentarea meaningful and accessible for every student.
c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.

and prepares for instruction.

a. Uses student achievement data local standards and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.

b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social behavioral and academic success of all students.

c. Uses students developmental needs background and interests in planning for
instruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
e. Uses available resources including technologies in the development and sequencing of instruction.

4. Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students.

a. Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
b. Uses researchbased instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitivelevels.
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet studentneeds.
d. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote socialemotional and academic growth.
e. Connects students prior knowledge life experiences and interests in the instructionalprocess.
f. Uses available resources including technologies in the delivery of instruction.

5. Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.

classroom assessment with instruction.

b. Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.
c. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning andinstruction.
d. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.
e. Provides substantive timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
f. Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of studentprogress.

the classroom.

a. Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction activeengagement and selfregulation for every student.

b. Establishes communicates models and maintains standards of responsible studentbehavior.
c. Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support highexpectations for learning.
d. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
e. Maintains an environment conducive to learning for students of all abilities withsensitivity and responsibility to cultural diversity.*
f. Manages student behavior in accordance with administrative regulations andguidelines school board policies and legal requirements.*
g. Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.

7. Pursues professional growth.

a. Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
b. Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.
c. Applies research knowledge and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
d. Establishes and implements professional development plans based on the teachersneeds aligned to the Iowa teaching standards and district/building studentachievement goals.
e. Provides an analysis of student learning and growth based on teachercreated tests and authentic measures as well as any standardized or districtwide tests.

8. Fulfills professional responsibilities.

a. Adheres to board policies regulations district procedures and contractual obligations.
b. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individualdistrict policies and regulations.
c. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
d. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
e. Collaborates with students families colleagues and communities to enhance studentlearning.
f. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.*
g. Provides and maintains accurate records and information.*
h. Provides adequate plans and procedures for substitutes.*
i. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment materials andfacilities.*
j. Attends and participates in required district department/program building and parentconference meetings as scheduled.*
k. Selects appropriate channels for resolving conflicts concerns or problems.*
l. Dresses to promote a professional image so as not to disrupt the educationalenvironment.*

In addition to these responsibilities teachers assigned to special federal and state programs or grants must abide by the federal legislation and the rules and regulations that govern program/grant compliance. Specifically: TITLE I Public Law 103382 the rules and regulations that govern Title I Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards of the Improving Americas School Act of 1994 and the Districts policies and procedures for implementation. SPECIAL EDUCATION Public Law 94142 amended by IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Iowa Administrative Code the federal and state rules and regulations to govern the operation and administration of special education and the Districts policies and procedures for implementation.

Terms of Employment: As defined by the Code of Iowa and Board policy.