English Language Learners/ELL Teacher 4-8

Job Description

Join LCCPS! -We are a vibrant community of 815 K1-8 grade students, families and staff. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Lowell. Our school represents many nations of Central and South America, Central Africa, and SouthEast Asia.

The mission of Lowell Community Charter Public School is to graduate creative, confident and independent thinkers, global citizens and leaders who give back to their community. We will provide a comprehensive education giving students the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking that ensure their success in high school and preparation for the opportunity to go on to college. We expect our students to strive for excellence in academic achievement and personal conduct within a joyful, supportive culture. The diversity within our students, staff, families and community and the many nations from which we come is a source of strength and an opportunity for learning.

JOB GOAL: Effectively teach English as a Second Language including grammar, vocabulary development, phonics, reading comprehension, oral and written communication skills, mathematics, science, and social studies

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide appropriate instruction and support in all subject areas as prescribed by the school's academic content standards and the Massachusetts framework for ELLs.
Primarily focus on English language development with secondary focus on content area standards
Collaborate with teachers in both pullout and inclusion settings
Consult with regular education classroom teachers to develop and help the mainstream classroom teacher implement alternate teaching strategies and modifications to work for ELL students
Administer assessments to evaluate students' progress, record results and issue progress reports in accordance with the schedule of mainstream report cards and scheduled progress monitoring
Maintain discipline in the classroom, both small and full class settings.
Communicate openly with parents to discuss student progress on a regular basis
Assist with the testing, diagnosis and placement of those children identified as possibly being Limited English Proficient students
Work as part of an ELL team to create and refine curricular materials and ELL units based on the WIDA frameworks
Attend all ELL department meetings
Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
Attend IEP (individual education plan) and CST (child study team) meetings for ELL students
Complete other duties as requested
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or college
Possess a MA teaching certificate in ESL/ELL (preferably to teach K-8)
Full-time teaching experience in an urban school
SEI endorsement
Technology proficiency in Word and Excel
Preferred bilingual or multilingual (main languages of the school are Spanish, Khmer and Portuguese)
The Lowell Community Charter Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, homelessness, or limited English proficiency in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, and the full-range of school-administered programs.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://lccps.applicantpro.com/jobs/3747331-150101.html

Job Requirements

MA State Teachers license!!