Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER TEACHER WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
English Language Learner Coordination
Identify students needing ELL services and ensure they are receiving them
Ensure compliance with federal, state and district ELL regulations
Develop processes for entering and exiting students into services
Administer and implement accommodations for relevant assessments (including, but not limited to WIDA screener and WIDA ACCESS and TNReady)
Create and maintain ( LSPs ) for all EL students and former EL students
Track transitional students (T1-T4) who have already exited to monitor growth or reassess services
English Language Learner Leadership
Meet with general education teachers to answer questions, provide strategies and supports, as needed
Adapt and differentiate general education teachers’ weekly lesson plans, assessments and homework to meet individual student goals.
Support teacher development in serving ELL students through individual coaching and group professional development
Curriculum Development and Instruction
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students
Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies and programming
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
Demonstrate strong pedagogy
Commitment to School and Classroom Culture
Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
Develop positive rapport with students
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture
Family Engagement
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents
Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members
Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
Qualifications
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Active Tennessee certification with ESL Pre-K through 12 endorsement
Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities
Bachelor’s degree
Pass Criminal Background Check
At least two years of teaching experience (Preferred)
Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally under-resourced communities (Highly Preferred)
Experience teaching or supporting diverse learners (Preferred)
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community
Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families and staff
Passionate and committed to being a leader for racial justice and equity, and teaching in a school committed to anti-racism
Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be flexible, and willing to go above and beyond to meet the varied needs of students
Passionate about data-driven instruction
Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves
Additional Information
Our comprehensive compensation package includes life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided by KIPP Nashville, voluntary medical and dental plans, in addition to retirement benefits and an annual salary increase. SALARY WILL BEGIN AT $53,455 FOR FIRST YEAR TEACHERS WITH A CONFERRED BACHELOR’S DEGREE AND $58,915 FOR FIRST YEAR TEACHERS WITH A CONFERRED ADVANCED DEGREE. SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 11-month schedule.
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