Classroom Teacher - Guadalupe Centers School
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | English as a Second Language (ESL) |
| Job Title: | ELD Teacher |
| Job Location: | Guadalupe Centers Elementary School |
| Beginning: | Immediately |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | Guadalupe Centers School |
| Kansas City, MO 64127 | |
| Telephone: |
816-991-0313 |
| Email: | |
| Share: |
Job Description:
Summary:
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher will organize courses for non-native speakers with diverse activities and methods that cover all aspects of English Language (speaking, writing, and comprehending). This position will be responsible for creating a positive class environment and encouraging students to reach their learning goals.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Summary:
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher will organize courses for non-native speakers with diverse activities and methods that cover all aspects of English Language (speaking, writing, and comprehending). This position will be responsible for creating a positive class environment and encouraging students to reach their learning goals.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements, and refines curriculum in collaboration with peers and administration.
- Communicates regularly, both affirming and adjusting feedback to families about their student’s learning and goals.
- Models the school’s values in all interactions with students, families, community members, and staff.
- Builds strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families and colleagues.
- Enforces and uphold school community’s values, policies, and culture.
- Commits to an extended instructional day, Saturday enrichment classes and professional development opportunities that fall outside of school hours.
- Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design.
- Designs balanced assessments, uses formative data daily and weekly to drive instructional practices, and provides students with affirming and adjusting feedback on their progress.
- Engages in structured and organic collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data.
- Performs clerical duties, as required, such as the ordering of instructional supplies, developing student report cards, logging student attendance, etc...
- Actively participates in weekly staff development activities and meetings.
- Attend all meetings with parents and give input concerning the creation of an Individual Education Plan or a 504 Plan.
- Ensure implementation of all modifications and accommodations for students with Special Needs (IEP/504).
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement of professional practice, cultural competence, and ability to meet the specific instructional needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
- Committed to working with under-served students.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education.
- Missouri State Certification in Secondary Education.
- Bilingual ability, English required and Spanish preferred.
- Experience in urban school setting is preferred.
- Highly Qualified Status (this status requires the following)…
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Appropriate certification for the course/grade level being taught.
- Documentation of content expertise in the area being taught.
- Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
**** REAP Applicants: If you want to notify the school district of your interest in this job, click here.
