English Language Learner Teacher

Title: English Language Learner Teacher

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $72,500 - $76,125

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: https://www.djj.virginia.gov/pages/admin/human-resources.htm

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

About the Job:

The English Language (EL) teacher is responsible for supporting the district's EL program initiatives by providing instruction and case management to EL students. This person will: create lessons; collaboratively plan, coach, and provide feedback to general education teachers; conduct professional development; administer State and local assessments to measure student academic progress, achievement, and growth; and collaborate with administrators, as well as provide guidance and expertise in the best practices for successful language acquisition, specifically in the four language domain areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The EL teacher complies with standards defined under the Commonwealth's statutes and program requirements.

The EL Teacher reports directly to the Principal.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a current Teaching License issued by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) or able to obtain a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in English as a Second Language PreK-12. Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment to successfully perform the work.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a patient and resilient personality. Knowledgeable about meets important timelines imposed by regulation. Competent in the most current version of WIDA's Access for ELLs assessment, how to interpret scores, develop lessons, and guide programming.

Skills in developing, implementing, and monitoring EL plans. An understanding of entrance, exit, monitoring status, and required State reporting categories. Ability to supervise students, facilitate appropriate classroom management, and maintain accurate records.

Ability to effectively collaborate with students, parents, teachers, staff, and other stakeholders to improve outcomes for EL students. Regular and predictable attendance is expected.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of DJJ and DHRM policies and procedures and the ability to meet agency and state established physical demands. Considerable successful experience teaching English Language (EL) students in a secondary education setting. Experience teaching at-risk youth.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position

Must be able to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice-mandated training and certifications, including DJJ Basic Skills for Security.

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for this role.

A valid driver's license is required by the date of employment.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans.

If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application.

This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number.

You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations: are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: DJJ Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804-371-0700

Email: DJJRecruit@djj.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.