High School Enl Teacher Yr 2023-2024

Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing schools in the South Bronx. As stated in our mission statement, our schools "create an orderly, nurturing and dynamic environment where learning is engaging, meaningful, and joyful. All members of the school community (students, parents, and teachers) develop the knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to continue learning throughout their lives, expand their understanding of what is possible for themselves and their world, and lead productive and satisfying lives." We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12. We are currently seeking dynamic individuals to join our teaching staff.

JOIN OUR TEAM IF YOU:

• WANT TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL LEARNERS.
• BELIEVE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE CAN BE LEADERS AND POSITIVELY CREATE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
• WANT TO WORK IN A WARM AND CARING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUR SKILLS WILL BE DEVELOPED AND NURTURED.
• WANT TO WORK WITH LIKE MINDED EDUCATORS WHO BELIEVE THAT EDUCATING IS ACTIVISM.
• WANT TO BE PART OF THE FOUNDING TEAM THAT SETS THE TONE FOR HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR YEARS TO COME.

ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

FLACS High School ENL and General Education teachers work collaboratively in a teacher team model to plan targeted, high leverage interventions for our students. The FLACS High ENL teacher serves identified English Language Learners as well as students who are identified as needing at-risk interventions.

We are looking for dynamic teachers who are able to...

• Administer required language proficiency assessments NYSITELL used for determining placement, along with ongoing progress monitoring of student's progress
• Support the testing coordinator for NYSESLAT in April/May of each year
• Plan, prepare and implement lesson plans that utilize a variety of instructional and differentiated teaching strategies based on the diverse and individual needs of our students.
• Collaboratively plan with general education teachers to identify strategies to instruct students in rigorous academic subjects using a variety of strategies.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to design and execute individualized instructional plans for ENL Students with special needs.
• Monitor ENL program compliance
• Use data to modify and/or design specialized instruction.
• Provide individual and/or small group instruction for students
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication to enhance student engagement.
• Regularly assess student progress and communicate progress to parents
• Participate in collaborative curriculum and professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities and school wide functions.

Qualifications:

• NYS Teacher Certification Teacher as a New Language Preferred Or TESOL Certification 7-12
• Bachelor's degree is required; master's degree is preferred
• Passion and commitment to teaching adolescents
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• NYS Dept of Education fingerprint clearance and criminal background checks.

It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.