English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher (2023-24 School Year)

Company: Breakthrough Public Schools
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Compensation: $41,000 - $60,500 - Commensurate with years of full-time teaching experienceBenefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS)BREAKTHROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLSTeaching at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact more than 3,100 students across 10, tuition-free, schools serving grades K-8. Breakthrough has been recognized as the top-performing network of K-8 charter schools in Cleveland, honored by local, state, and national organizations for excellence in teaching, leadership, and student achievement. Each day we continue our mission to build equitable, anti-racist environments and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. We provide opportunities for educators to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom, within their school, or in the Breakthrough network.OPPORTUNITYBreakthrough Public Schools is seeking to hire an experienced and dedicated educator to serve as the English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher for the school year. This teacher will work independently and collaboratively with General Education teachers to provide individualized instructional support to K-8 English Language Learners. The ENL Teacher will ensure that our scholars acquire English language speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Individuals in this role will also collaborate with teachers and provide professional development to support ongoing teacher development and growth.RESPONSIBILITIESKey responsibilities of the English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher include, but are not limited to:Instruct students through targeted small groups and in-class modifications to help them achieve their learning and language goalsUsing the SIOP framework, to design and deliver modified general education content and targeted language acquisition work.Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of studentsActively analyze student achievement and language proficiency data to drive strategic instructional decisionsMaintain updated ELL data, student specific language plansCollaborate with grade-level teams across content areas to modify and differentiate instruction as needed, assisting teachers to implement strategies in the classroomManage testing administration for ELL identification and language proficiencySupport student assessments as a proctor, or exam monitor, including the administration of testing accommodationsExecute school-based professional development that builds educators' capacity to improve our academic and language development support of students who are ELLsSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty accurately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification or alternative licensure with evidence of enrollment in a TESOL Endorsement program is required.Evidence of strong student achievement in previous teaching experiencesExcellent communication skills, especially with students and familiesStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsResearch and best-practice aligned standards for student achievementAbility to work well in a teamExceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationshipsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as neededUnquestioned integrity and commitment to the mission and values of the schoolBachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferredMinimum 2 years of English as a New Language teaching experience, urban school setting preferredProficiency in a language other than English preferredBreakthrough Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under section 2921.13 of the Revised Code, which is a misdemeanor of the first degree.

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