Grade 1 Newcomer Teacher

Grade 1 Newcomer Teacher JobID: 3395

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/ESL

Date Posted:

6/10/2024

Location:

Elementary - McGlynn

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Grade 1 Newcomer English Learner Classroom Teacher

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal and the Director of English Learners, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through: implementing district approved English Language Development (ELD) and content area curriculum; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress, activities, and expectations.

Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers English Language Development curriculum and content school curriculum consistent with school and district goals and objectives.

• Implement content curriculum using WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and Common Core State Standards for ELs in grade 1.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning.

• Maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and attendance as required by the CBA agreement between the Medford Public Schools and the Medford Teachers Association.

• Participate in faculty and department, and/or district committees and meetings required by the CBA agreement between the Medford Public Schools and the Medford Teachers Association.

• Maintain records and student data as needed by the ELL/Title III Department.

• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Familiar with WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and ACCESS testing.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents and administrators.

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all students with an emphasis on building on the strengths that students bring to the teaching/learning process

• Ability to collect and interpret data for instructional purposes

• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation process with regard to performance and professional growth as required in the CBA agreement between the Medford Teachers Association and the Medford Public Schools.

• Proficiency in a language other than English is preferred

Qualifications Profile

• Valid Massachusetts teacher certification in ESL and Elementary Education at the appropriate grade levels

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience

• Successful teaching experience with newcomer EL students as well as other levels of English proficiency.