K-8 English Language Teacher at Atlanta Heights Charter Academy

Plans and delivers lessons to promote students’ English language development.

Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of EL/MLs across content areas through the Sheltered Instruction and the English Language Development program models.

Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor language progress and ensure student achievement.

Completes documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Completes daily logs of student services.

Attends regular Professional Development offerings.

Be available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events.

Additional duties as assigned.

Candidates for English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid teaching license and P-12 English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement. Minimally, candidates for this position must be on a waiver to obtain licensure within 3 years and/or an ESOL endorsement within 2 years.

Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory, second language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development.

Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.

Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for multilingual families within the school.

Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families.