Job Description
Primary Function
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking certified and experienced English Language Arts teachers to provide instruction to our high school students. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Principal, ELA teachers work collaboratively with other teachers within their department and across other content areas.
Desired Qualifications
NYS ESL certification required
At least 2 years prior teaching experience in high school preferred
Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban school settings
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with educational technology (SMART Board, student laptops, etc.)
Responsibilities
1. Content Knowledge and Planning
Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to teaching English as a Second Language.
Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student
Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities
Develop lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential using Understanding by Design principles
Plan with appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of ESL and ENL students
2. Instructional Strategies
Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences
Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students
Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning
Monitor students’ understanding of the lesson and adjusts teaching when appropriate
Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully
Explain content and demonstrates skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students
Hold each learner individually responsible for learning
3. Assessment
Use results of a variety of assessments (NYSITELL, NYSESLAT, etc) to monitor and modify instruction for ESL students
Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance
Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment
Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions
Continuously monitor students’ progress before, during, and after instruction, and provides meaningful feedback
Demonstrate competence in the use of acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting student achievement
4. Student Communication and Rapport
Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication
Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students
Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect and active listening
Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well being
Seek and maintains positive interactions with students in all school settings
Seek information about student interests and opinions
5. Classroom Management
Enforce the school’s student behavior policy
Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents
Actively monitor student behavior and provides feedback in a constructive manner to students and parents
Create a physical setting and establishes routines that promote learning and minimize disruption
Structure transitions in an efficient and constructive manner
Manage emergency situations, as they occur, in school settings
6. Professional Demeanor and Development
Maintain a professional appearance and deportment.
Interact with colleagues and students in an ethical and professional manner.
Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.
Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems, and maintains confidentiality.
Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, course work and committees or membership in professional organizations.
Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues.
Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seeks improvement of skills and professional performance.
7. School Community and Culture
Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems in a timely manner.
Respond promptly to parental concerns and encourages parental involvement within the school.
Interact with parents and the community by providing useful information regarding the school.
Work cooperatively with community members in carrying our school and community sponsored functions.
Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, sharing teaching insights and coordinating student learning.
Serve on school committees and supports school activities.
Contribute to the development of the profession by serving as a teacher, mentor, peer coach, and/or supervisor to practicing teachers, student teachers, or interns.
Support school goals and initiatives.
Skills and Abilities
Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program
Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range achievement levels
Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs
Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs
Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
Work effectively with staff, students, and public
Make independent decisions
Work autonomously within school established guidelines and policies
Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills
Direct and instruct others
Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting
Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (Schoology, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and Canvas)
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Traveling long and short distance.