Newfield Elementary School: Long-term Substitute Bilingual New Arrivals Teacher

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification:

This assignment is expected to continue for more than 40 days, and therefore we are seeking a certified candidate. If you are not currently certified in CT, but hold a Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area to be taught, we will apply to the CSDE for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher Compensation:

$155 per day

Application Procedures:

Online application is required.

General Statement:

The Connecticut State Board of Education (CSBE) believes that high-quality, comprehensive and effective English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual education programs are essential to acquire English language proficiency and academic proficiency for students who are English Learners (ELs). EL Teachers work under Section 10-17e(3) of the C.G.S. This statute defines an ESL program as "a program that uses only English as the instructional language for eligible students and enables such students to achieve English proficiency and academic mastery of subject matter content and higher order skills, including critical thinking, so as to meet appropriate grade promotion and graduation requirements."

Bilingual New Arrivals is a program option for students in grades one through twelve who have been in the U.S. for one year or less, come from a Spanish language background, and are identified as a Student with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). Students attend the program from a minimum of ten weeks to a maximum of one year, with the possibility to apply for a 10 month extension. Using TESOL methodologies, and taught in English, the program provides students with an intensive English language course of study in addition to following the content-area curriculum with support provided in Spanish. Spanish literacy skills are also taught in the program.

Bilingual New Arrivals teachers work with students in a multi-grade environment, developing Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) in English while developing content appropriate vocabulary using Spanish as a resource. The program is specifically designed to support Spanish speaking students who have gaps in their formal education and are two (2) or more years behind academically.

Educational programs for ELs are regulated by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title I and Title III. The Bilingual New Arrivals teacher is a part of the SPS EL Department and receives supervision from building administration and technical assistance from the Coordinator of English Learners (EL).

See job description attached at the bottom right of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications
  
  

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Application Procedures:

Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:

To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
• Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
• External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.
  

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.