ELL-Long Term Substitute

Department: English Language Learners

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt; Unit A

Reports to: School Principal

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

SUMMARY: The ELL Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and conducting a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for students.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Appropriate DESE license
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent written and oral communication 
• Ability to use technology effectively

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree or significant post-graduate coursework in subject area
• Bilingual

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Prepare and deliver instructional ELD lessons with clear and measurable outcomes using high quality curriculum instructional materials provided by the department
• Understanding of and ability to teach literacy to ELLs using provided curricular materials
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Use a wide variety of teaching techniques to support student learning
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
• Use technology, including computers and software, to support student learning in and out of the classroom
• Collaborate with ELL colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment implementation
• Collaborate with content teachers and other school staff to inform SEI and ELD instruction and wrap-around supports for students
• Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings
• Keep current on department information and tasks
• Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment.  The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.  The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.