Classroom Teacher / English As A Second Language (Esl)

Job Description:

The Connecticut River Academy (http://www.ctriveracademy.org) is a Sustainability Studies/Early College magnet school operated by Goodwin University on its river campus in East Hartford serving students in grades 6 through 12. We are actively searching for (2) full time Multilingual Learner Teacher's to join our dynamic team of educators. One position will cover the Middle Grades Program and the other will Cover the High School.

The Multilingual Learner Teacher, under the direction of the Building Director and with guidance of the ML District Coordinator, leads the agency in the conceptualization, design, development, implementation, marketing and evaluation of services to build high quality education systems for English Learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides region a variety of options for professional learning around effective instruction for MLs

• Designs targeted professional learning for general educators around Language Acquisition and progress monitor of MLs

• Collaborates with districts to build district systems to support all MLs

• Assists with the annual testing on the LasLinks state exam

• Maintains appropriate records for ML Learners and their families, progress monitoring and communication to families on students who exit the program

• Evaluates district English Learner Programs and supports action plan for district improvement

• Collaborates with Student Services Department to develop trainings regarding Multilingual Learners with disabilities

• Collects and analyzes data regarding the impact of Professional Learning on student outcomes and ML student growth data within the district.

• Models high effective instruction for MLs and provides teachers with job-embedded coaching to build and increase capacity of educators

• Provides insight/oversight on Magnet School of America Grant application and implementation

• Collaborates with LEARN staff to investigate and develop regional overage/under credit program

• Design regional newcomer program for families in district

• Other duties as assigned by the ML Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching experience and minimum of two years post-secondary education in bilingual/TESOL field of education required. Experience developing and implementing professional learning opportunities for educators; requires knowledge of current state standards, CELP Standards and NGSS Standards.

Preferred:

Must be bilingual in (Spanish)

Interested Candidates should contact jacosta@goodwinmagnetsystem.org

Thank You!