Esl Teacher

Job Description
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher will help provide and guide instruction for K-12 ESL students across several campuses at North Star Academy. The ESL teacher will work closely with the school-based Special Education Coordinators, as well as with teachers and leaders throughout the region, so this position requires the ability to travel between our Newark campuses. The ESL Teacher will report to the Associate Director of Special Education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters &
lives of students both in and out of school
Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
Provide in-class support in the general education setting and small group instruction to ESL students
Provide support and feedback to content teachers on sheltered instruction strategies as needed
Attend and participate IEP meetings for English Learners as directed by the Associate Director of Special Education
Follow ESSA guidelines for identification, instruction, assessment, and exiting ESL students
Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct
Implement curricula and activities to meet academic and language acquisition standards aligned to the WIDA English language development standards
Complete training for administering WIDA assessments used to identify and determine continued eligibility for ESL services
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic and language acquisition standards
Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities
Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Engage families in their children’s education
Commit to continual professional growth