ESL / EL Teacher SY 22-23
Company: Bridges Public Charter School
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The English Language Learner Teacher at Bridges PCS provides
instruction and support to students Pre-Kindergarten - 5th grade
students in the ELL Program. The goal of this position is to guide
English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening,
speaking, reading and writing. This position reports to the EL /
ESL Coordinator.100% mask wearing policy for students & staff.
Daily health screening, social distancing, and regular
sanitization. COVID-19 vaccine required for school staff. School
follows DC Dept. of Health's safety guidelines and requirements for
schools.*EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: **
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in TESOL (or related field),
passing score on the ESOL Praxis exam, and D.C. Certification in
ESOL K-12. Masters degree preferred.* Fluency in spoken and written
Spanish desired, but not required.* Citizenship, residency or work
visa in the United States required.* Be committed to meeting the
needs of a diverse student population that includes students with
special needs.* 6 months /1 semester minimum experience working
with special needs children in an early childhood or elementary
school setting.* Have a track record of being a team player and
community minded.*IDEAL CANDIDATE: *The ideal candidate has
experience teaching EL students in a United States elementary
school. The ideal candidate has experience working with classroom
staff, can help with lesson planning and can consult with teachers
about best practices. The ideal candidate is willing to collaborate
and is knowledgeable about recent research in pedagogy in the field
of second language acquisition and EL education. Additionally, the
candidate should possess sensitivity to the developmental stages
and well being of children and have a willingness to be flexible in
terms of teaching assignment within the school
setting.*RESPONSIBILITIES: ** Provide EL push in and/or pull out
instruction to students* Assist in administering required language
proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining
placement, ongoing monitoring of student progress and determining
when student is to be exited from program.* Assist in developing
language acquisition support plans (ELL plans) for all ELL students
and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.* Work with
classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.* Work
with establishing relationship with ELL parents, including those
who don't speak English.* Willingness to be flexible in terms of
teaching assignment within the school setting.* Employ a variety of
instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different
aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group
(co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.* Assist in
compiling and maintaining a profile summary (record of achievement
and progress) for each student.* Assist in gathering and reporting
data for reporting requirements and other required reports (to the
State, Dept of Education, census, grant applications, annual
report, etc.).* Establish and maintain communication with parents
of students in the program.* Engage parents and families in their
student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in
the community.* Contribute productively to the school as a whole.*
Participate in in-service and staff development activities and
staff meetings as required or assigned.* Attend IEP, Section 504,
or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or
compliance with federal and/or state law.* Attend and participate
in established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e,
back-to school night, open house, and other activities customarily
attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members), which may
be outside of regular school hours.* Maintain ongoing program of
professional growth that satisfies personal expectations as a
professional.* Other duties as assigned.*SALARY & BENEFITS*Salary
is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of
experience. Employees will be contracted yearly. Employment
agreements will be renewed according to evaluations and staff
interest. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance,
and a retirement plan: 401-(k) or the continuation of the DCPS
retirement plan._To ensure safety for all students, all staff
members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted
on all school staff prior to their service as employees. Bridges is
an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without
unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national
origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any
other basis prohibited by applicable law._Job Types: Full-time,
ContractPay: $47,500.00 - $73,500.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)*
401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program*
Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings
account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave*
Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Tuition
reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to
FridaySupplemental Pay:* Signing bonusCOVID-19 considerations:100%
mask wearing policy for students & staff. Daily health screening,
social distancing, and regular sanitization. COVID-19 vaccine
required for school staff. School follows DC Dept. of Health's
safety guidelines and requirements for schools.Ability to
commute/relocate:* Washington, DC 20011: Reliably commute or
planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:*
Bachelor's (Required)Experience:* English as a Second or Foreign
Language Tutors: 2 years (Preferred)License/Certification:*
Teaching Certification (Preferred)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Bridges Public Charter School, Washington DC , ESL / EL Teacher SY 22-23, Education / Teaching , Washington, DC
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