teacher, gu/sps summer language program for multilingual learners - Western Australia - Spokane Public Schools

Description

Description

To provide direct instruction to multi-age and multi-level English Language Learners for Summer Program. To coach pre-service and in-service teachers in ELD strategies and theory.

One or More Positions

Summer Program Position

Training Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 1-3, 2024

Hours Per Day: 10:00-3:00 pm

Program Days: Monday through Friday, July 8 to 26, 2024

Hours Per Day: 12:30-4:00 pm

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Strong applications for this position include letters of recommendation from former and current supervisors, which speak to strengths in the areas of professionalism, collegiality, instructional capacity, classroom management, and teacher coaching or mentoring.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instructional services to multi-age and multi-level English Language Learners.

Organize appropriate instructional programs and activities within the camp curriculum to provide for individual student differences.

Be able to maintain discipline and use effective management skills.

Utilize and maintain district/building curricular and student learning objectives.

Maintain appropriate student records to document performance and success of ELD students in listening, speaking, reading, and writing of English.

Make individual assessments of student needs.

Plan and implement effective lessons and appropriate learning activities.

Involve parents/guardians of ELD children in their educational program.

Encourage communication between the ELD program and school communities.

Provide educational training, support, and mentor to the ELD summer institute participants assigned to the Summer Language Program.

Attend ELD staff/planning meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned by program coordinator or building administrator(s).

Be willing to mentor pre-service teachers.

Qualifications

Qualifies for a Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements (ELD) as required by law and regulations or bilingual endorsement or course work in ELD or bilingual education including second language acquisition, effective instructional strategies, and assessment for second language learners. If possessing an initial or provisional certificate, the candidate must hold the appropriate endorsement.

Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning.

Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline.

Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.

Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.

Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism toward teaching and student learning.

Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet students' needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional skills.

Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.

Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources so that accomplishment and growth occurs.

Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them.

Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.

Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and to solve problems; the possession of a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is expected. (This requirement may be waived if an inadequate pool of fully qualified applicants for a specific position exists.)

Aware of current educational developments and applications, works collaboratively with others; believes in the importance of education, and interested in the welfare of all students.

Uses democratic processes to work out problems in a supportive and understanding non-authoritarian manner.

Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.

Knowledge of effective teaching strategies related to the appropriate age of instruction. Demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in a classroom setting.

Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the instructional/learning process.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.

Willingness and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision.

Have experience in working with culturally, socially, and economically diverse student and parent populations.

Demonstrate leadership abilities in organizing, implementing, and maintaining an effective, collaborative instructional program with the school staff that includes the ability to clearly articulate the elements and implementation of active learning, inclusivity, and other effective practices for ELD students.