24/25 Hiring - ENL Teacher - Middle School - Anticipated

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ESL
Date Posted:
1/31/2024
Location:
Robert E Bell Middle School
Date Available:
08/29/2024
Closing Date:
05/31/2024
The Chappaqua Central School District is a community of six schools serving approximately approximately 3500 students in Westchester County. We are seeking excellent educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, supportive relationships with students. We are committed to hiring an inclusive teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming schools.
Chappaqua CSD is looking for a thoughtful and knowledgeable educator to serve in the anticipated probationary position of ENL Teacher at Robert E. Bell Middle School beginning 8/29/2024.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Teach students how to speak, listen, read and write in English and how to comprehend spoken English for those students who speak another language(s) (i.e. Spanish, Mandarin, etc.)
• Administer diagnostic and state mandated assessments of English Language Learners.
• Evaluate, determine goals for, and track progress of individual English language learners, and communicate with faculty, students and families.
• Provide direct ENL instruction to small groups of students and/or provide inclusion support for ELLs in various elementary and Middle School grade levels.
• Advise teachers on modifying/accommodating curriculum for ENL students and share best practices to ensure high quality instruction.
• Knowledge of the workshop and gradual release models.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting as required by district procedures and applicable regulations.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive classroom environment that prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of students and nurtures a sense of belonging.
• Implements evidence-based social-emotional learning strategies to promote emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the RULER approach is preferred.
• Utilizes current educational research to inform instructional practices, ensuring lessons are grounded in evidence-based methods.
• Implements formative assessments regularly to gauge student understanding.
• Incorporates formative and summative data analysis into lesson planning to tailor instruction and address individual learning needs.
• Infuses culturally relevant practices into curriculum design, ensuring that lessons reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all students.
• Integrates diverse perspectives and voices into instructional materials and resources to broaden students' understanding of the world.
• Engages in regular, collaborative professional development to enhance collective knowledge and skills, reinforcing the idea that the team's efficacy is greater than individual efforts alone.
• Uses NYS standards as a foundation for setting clear learning goals and expectations for students, providing a roadmap for their academic progress.

Certification/Experience:

• New York State Certification ENL/TESOL (K-6 & 7-12).
• Dual Certification Prefered - Literacy (Gr. 5 - 9 or Gr. 7 - 12) or Special Education (Gr. 7 - 12)
• Successful prior ENL teaching experience

This position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional development and mentor support.
Application deadline: 5/31/2024
Salary Range: $70,467 - $151,438