ELL Science Core Content Teacher - International Academy - General Pool (2024-25 SY)
Company: Alexandria City Public Schools
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
The teacher delivers core content and facilitates multilingual
learners' ability to effectively perform courses of study in the
English language by implementing the district-approved curriculum.
The teacher also documents teacher and student
progress/activities/outcomes; provides methods to support and/or
reinforcing classroom goals in the home; provides a safe and
optimal learning environment; develops appropriate lesson plans and
instructional techniques; evaluates students' level of English
fluency; and provides feedback to students, parents, and
administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals,
etc.
The chosen candidate will work exclusively with English Learners
who have recently immigrated to the country. The teacher will work
collaboratively with their colleagues to support the students'
content, language, and social-emotional development. The academy
and our classrooms operate under a collaborative and project-based
model. We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated teacher who
thrives on teamwork, creativity, and innovation. Our ideal
candidate wants to continue to grow as a teacher, is resourceful,
and is a reflective practitioner.
This job reports to the Academic Principal for the International
Academy.
For more information about the International Academy, please click
on the links below:
Internationals Network for Public Schools:
Hammond International Academy:
Alexandria City High School International Academy:
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education
license in the Middle School/High School Science (biology,
chemistry, earth science, etc.) content area with a strong
preference of holding an endorsement in ELL/ESL or eligibility to
obtain one. Valid Virginia Department of Education license required
or eligibility to obtain one.
Key Competencies:
Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of best practices for
the instruction of English Language learners, including but not
limited to differentiated instruction, hands-on and cooperative
learning activities, and integrated content area and language
development.
Demonstrated understanding of and/or experience in developing and
implementing comprehensive units of instruction that include
inquiry-based performance assessments aligned to content standards,
integrated language tasks, collaborative learning activities,
detailed assessment and feedback plans, and culturally relevant
tasks.
Experience and/or willingness to use ongoing formative assessments
and to monitor and analyze the data to drive instruction,
differentiate for all students, and increase student
achievement.
Willingness to integrate technology in the classroom.
Experience and/or willingness to collaborate with colleagues to
design and deliver an effective advisory program that supports the
diverse needs of every student.
Success in classroom management, relationship building, and a
commitment to student-centered learning.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students,
families, and external partners, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of the social-emotional needs of adolescent language
learners and how to support those needs in their classrooms.
Essential Functions
Instruct students to improve their success in academic,
interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of
study.
Collaborate in discipline and interdisciplinary planning,
emphasizing project-based learning and student collaboration.
Adapt curriculum and unit planning to include the integration of
English literacy and language learning into content-area
instruction.
Lead curriculum-based classes that are student-centered,
collaborative, involve experiential learning, are differentiated,
and integrate content and language instruction.
Practice an open-door policy and develop best practices to
facilitate professional growth and collaboration, including
participation in inter-visitations.
Initiate partnerships and mentoring relations to enhance school
experiences and develop external learning experiences. Collaborate
with a guidance team around student social-emotional needs and
academic progress.
Lead an advisory group that includes coordinating and implementing
team-building activities and an advisory curriculum.
Work within a non-traditional organizational structure that meets
the needs of Multilingual Learners
Participate in team and interdisciplinary planning meetings.
Attend and actively participate in professional development.
Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional
materials that address individualized learning plans within
established lesson plans.
Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific
assessments, etc., to assess student competency levels and/or
develop individual learning plans.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to
communicate expectations and student's achievements; develops
methods for improvement and/or reinforces classroom goals in the
home environment.
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or
goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and
administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel,
parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the
overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established
classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Counsels students to improve performance, health status,
problem-solving techniques, and various personal issues.
Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional
assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers to provide an
effective classroom program and address the needs of individual
students.
Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning
environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g.,
classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and
positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather
information required to perform functions.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, attendance,
anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet
mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected
substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students,
provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the
Education Code and school policies.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient
and effective functioning of the work unit.
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance
Must follow safety and health protocols.
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