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Codman Academy Charter Public School · 1 day ago

Multi Language Learner/ English Lan (coverage for Leave)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $110K/yr

Codman Academy Charter Public School is seeking a Multi Language Learner/ English Language Teacher for a coverage role during a scheduled Leave of Absence. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing English Learner students' ability to perform effectively in English, creating lesson plans, and collaborating with other teachers.

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Responsibilities

Administer all incoming student paperwork and testing following WIDA guidelines

Teach small group ESL classes to students K-12

Act as ESL support in class for student K-12

Write and manage language acquisition plans for all students identified as MLLs

Use SEMSTracker to maintain organized, complete files for MLL students

Plan and organized schedules for all MLL students in order to ensure state compliance

Manage, administer, and ensure completion of yearly ACCESS testing

Develop additional materials to compliment curriculum

Work with teachers/grade teams to ensure MLL students are accessing in class curriculum

Demonstrates subject area expertise and a cutting-edge grasp of child development and how students learn

Develops a wMLL-honed game plan for the year that is tightly aligned with state standards and assessments

Plans all expeditions backwards, aligned with high standards, state assessments, and all Bloom’s levels; documents and shares all lessons with supervisor at a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance

Plans diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to closely monitor student learning

Anticipates students’ misconceptions and confusions and develops multiple strategies to overcome them

Designs lessons with clear, measurable goals closely aligned with standards and expedition outcomes

Designs highly relevant lessons that will motivate all students and engage them in active learning

Designs lessons that use an effective mix of high-quality, multicultural learning materials and technology

Designs lessons that break down complex tasks and address all learning needs, styles, and interests

Artfully uses room arrangement, materials, and displays to maximize student learning of all material, focusing on learning targets and student work

Is direct, specific, consistent, and tenacious in communicating and enforcing high expectations

Shows warmth, caring, respect, and fairness for all students and builds strong relationships

Wins all students’ respect and creates a climate in which disruption of learning is unthinkable

Implements a program that successfully develops positive interactions and social-emotional skills

Successfully inculcates class routines up front so that students maintain them throughout the year

Successfully develops students’ self-discipline, self-confidence, and a sense of responsibility

Has a highly effective discipline repertoire and can capture and hold students’ attention any time

Skillfully uses coherence, momentum, and transitions so that every minute of the classroom time produces learning

Is alert, poised, dynamic, and self-assured and nips virtually all discipline problems in the bud

Gets students to buy into a highly effective system of incentives linked to intrinsic rewards

Exudes high expectations and determination and convinces all students that they will master the material

Actively inculcates a “growth” mindset: take risks, learn from mistakes, through effective effort you can and will achieve at high levels

Shows students exactly what’s expected by posting learning targets, essential questions, rubrics, and exemplars

Hooks all students’ interest and makes connections into prior knowledge, experience, and reading

Always presents material clearly and explicitly, with wMLL-chosen examples and vivid and appropriate language

Orchestrates highly effective strategies, materials, and groupings to involve and motivate all students

Engages all students in focused work in which they are active learners and problem solvers

Successfully reaches all students by skillfully differentiating and scaffolding

Deftly adapts lessons and units to exploit teachable moments and correct misunderstandings

Consistently has all students summarize and internalize what they learn and apply it to real-life situations

Posts and reviews clear criteria for proficient work, including rubrics and exemplars, and all students internalize them

Gives students a wMLL-constructed diagnostic assessment up front, and uses the information to fine-tune instruction

Continuously uses a variety of effective methods to check for understanding; immediately unscrambles confusion and clarifies

Sets ambitious goals with students, continually self-assesses, and takes responsibility for improving performance

Frequently posts students’ work with rubrics and commentary to celebrate progress and motivate direct effort

Works with colleagues to use interim assessment data, fine-tune teaching, re-teach, and help struggling students

Relentlessly follows up with struggling students with personal attention (time and support) so they all reach proficiency

Makes sure that students who need specialized diagnosis and help receive appropriate services immediately

Works with colleagues to analyze chart data, draw action conclusions, and leverage student growth

Constantly reflects on what worked and what didn’t to continuously improve instruction

Shows great sensitivity and respect for family and community culture, values, and beliefs

Shows each parent/guardian an in-depth knowledge of their child and a strong belief they will meet or exceed standards

Gives parents/guardians clear, user-friendly learning and behavior expectations and exemplars of proficient work

Makes sure that parents/guardians hear positive news about their children first and immediately flags any problems

Frequently involves parents/guardians in supporting and enriching the curriculum for their children as it unfolds

Assigns highly-engaging assignments, gets close to 100% return, and provides rich feedback

Deals immediately and successfully with parent/guardian concerns and makes parent/guardian feel welcome at any time

In conferences, report cards, and informal talks, gives parents/guardians detailed feedback on their children’s progress

Is successful in contacting and working with all parent/guardians, including those who are hard to reach

Successfully enlists classroom volunteers and extra resources from homes and the community to enrich the curriculum

Has perfect or near-perfect attendance and punctuality

In professional contexts, speaks and writes appropriately, succinctly, and eloquently

Carries out assignments conscientiously and punctually, keeps meticulous records, and is never late

Presents as a consummate professional and always observes appropriate boundaries

Is invariably ethical, honest, and forthright, uses impeccable judgment, and respects confidentiality

Is an important member of teacher teams and committees and frequently attends after-school activities

Frequently contributes valuable ideas and expertise and instills in others a desire to improve students' results

Actively seeks out feedback and suggestions and uses them to improve performance

Meets at least weekly with colleagues to plan units, share ideas, and analyze interim assessments

Actively reaches out for new ideas and engages in professional development with colleagues to figure out what works best

Informs the administration of any concerns and reaches out for help and suggestions when needed

We are crew, not passengers, and we uphold that ideal as we support each other in reaching our shared goals

Every adult in our community is a teacher and a role model, and we model and implement EL Education design principles and core practices to the best of our ability in our roles

Advance the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding and promoting a strong Codman community

We actively value and solicit feedback in order to improve performance

In addition to core teaching responsibilities, all Codman staff members share responsibility for management and supervision of additional daily duties, including but not limited to breakfast, lunch, recess, crew, club, work block, and office hours

Duties will be distributed to ensure that all teacher schedules include:

30 minute lunch break per day

4 hours of prep time per week (Monday through Thursday)

Additional duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

ESL teachingWIDA guidelinesLanguage acquisition plansClassroom managementDifferentiation strategiesProfessionalismCollaborationCommunication

Required

Developing English Learner students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in the English language

Developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines

Collaborating with other teachers in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues

Administer all incoming student paperwork and testing following WIDA guidelines

Teach small group ESL classes to students K-12

Act as ESL support in class for student K-12

Write and manage language acquisition plans for all students identified as MLLs

Use SEMSTracker to maintain organized, complete files for MLL students

Plan and organized schedules for all MLL students in order to ensure state compliance

Manage, administer, and ensure completion of yearly ACCESS testing

Develop additional materials to compliment curriculum

Work with teachers/grade teams to ensure MLL students are accessing in class curriculum

Demonstrates subject area expertise and a cutting-edge grasp of child development and how students learn

Develops a wMLL-honed game plan for the year that is tightly aligned with state standards and assessments

Plans all expeditions backwards, aligned with high standards, state assessments, and all Bloom's levels

Documents and shares all lessons with supervisor at a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance

Plans diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to closely monitor student learning

Anticipates students' misconceptions and confusions and develops multiple strategies to overcome them

Designs lessons with clear, measurable goals closely aligned with standards and expedition outcomes

Designs highly relevant lessons that will motivate all students and engage them in active learning

Designs lessons that use an effective mix of high-quality, multicultural learning materials and technology

Designs lessons that break down complex tasks and address all learning needs, styles, and interests

Artfully uses room arrangement, materials, and displays to maximize student learning of all material

Is direct, specific, consistent, and tenacious in communicating and enforcing high expectations

Shows warmth, caring, respect, and fairness for all students and builds strong relationships

Wins all students' respect and creates a climate in which disruption of learning is unthinkable

Implements a program that successfully develops positive interactions and social-emotional skills

Successfully inculcates class routines up front so that students maintain them throughout the year

Successfully develops students' self-discipline, self-confidence, and a sense of responsibility

Has a highly effective discipline repertoire and can capture and hold students' attention any time

Skillfully uses coherence, momentum, and transitions so that every minute of the classroom time produces learning

Is alert, poised, dynamic, and self-assured and nips virtually all discipline problems in the bud

Gets students to buy into a highly effective system of incentives linked to intrinsic rewards

Exudes high expectations and determination and convinces all students that they will master the material

Actively inculcates a “growth” mindset: take risks, learn from mistakes, through effective effort you can and will achieve at high levels

Shows students exactly what's expected by posting learning targets, essential questions, rubrics, and exemplars

Hooks all students' interest and makes connections into prior knowledge, experience, and reading