American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a Full Time Gifted/ESL Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Responsibilities with ESL include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with the EL Coordinator and AD of EL to maintain, evaluate, and improve the district ELL plan and program.
• Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievement in curriculum and activities, and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.
• Participates in EL Team meetings.
• Implements co-teaching, pull-out, and push-in support services for EL students as appropriate.
• Assists with testing EL students for language proficiency in accordance with state guidelines.
• Communicates with parents of EL students to ensure they are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom, student success, school activities, and instructional methods that might assist a student.
• Communicates with and collaborates with School Administration regarding student progress and implementation of SEI model.
• Designs lessons based on the English Language Proficiency standards appropriate to student grade level and proficiency band.

Responsibilities with Gifted include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching gifted students in a pull-out program at one to two schools
• Teach pull-out classes at each school, twice a week, during rotating special time
• Responsible for working with teachers on DEPs
• Work with homeroom teachers to meet the needs of the gifted students, both socially and academically
• Coordinate gifted testing three times a year
• Complete progress reports each semester for gifted students
• Enter students in academic contests such as Geography Bee, Science Olympiad, Rubric Cubes, Science Fairs, etc.
• Follow designated curriculum
• Responsible for performing duties as assigned at schools where you work
• Work with as a team with other gifted teachers and team lead

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and SEI Endorsement or equivalent (ESL or Bilingual)
• Highly Qualified in English (7-12 teachers only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and Gifted Endorsement
• At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience
• Thorough knowledge of ELL regulations

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary range?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• ESL Certification (Required)
• Gifted Endorsement (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sierra Vista, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person