Secondary English as a Second Language Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Must meet all of the following requirements:
• • NS endorsement on teaching certificate
  • Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with a K-12 certificate
  • Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with previous experience as a teacher of language development or language arts
• Preferential consideration will be given to applicants who also have a certification as a Spanish World Languages teacher (FF endorsement)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

• Plan organize and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the districts/schools instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each students ability to read write speak and listen in the appropriate content area
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual small group and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of student information (FERPA/HIPPA).
• Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting.
• Demonstrate professional behavior in manner and appearance.
• Work cooperatively with building staff.
• Regular timely and predictable attendance.
• Be responsible to the designated supervisor(s) for assignments and directions at what how when and to whom specific aide duties are to be performed.

It is the policy of the Watervliet Public Schools that no person shall on the basis of sex religion age

marital status race color national origin ancestry weight height or handicap be excluded from

participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any

of its programs or activities.