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ELL Coordinator - Nanjing

BASIS International School Nanjing

Nanjing, China

Starting at: 4,200 USD monthly

Furnished housing is provided

Full airfare for employee and accompanying immediate family at beginning and end of assignment

Start date: July 2021

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary, Middle School

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: English, Education

Additional School Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred
Must possess the required credentials to teach in your home country or state which may include a Bachelor's degree in Education (or a Bachelor's degree in another area in conjunction with certification through an approved teacher preparation program) and passing scores on state-required tests. Must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
Subject matter postgraduate work (Master's or Ph.D.) is preferred or a combination of subject matter undergraduate degree with a Master's in Education
Knowledge of Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) vs Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) is preferred. Knowledge of WIDA/LAS Linkes assessments or other language assessments
Expertise in structured English language immersion programs (SIOP) is highly preferred
Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence
Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in his/her major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children, and be open to new ideas in teaching

Job Benefits:

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. BASIS International Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including moving allowance, travel assistance, housing allowance, health benefits, and more. Assistance in obtaining a visa will be provided.

Job Description:

BASIS International School Nanjing is seeking qualified candidates for English Language Learner (ELL) Coordinators for the 2021-22 school year!

The mission of BASIS International Schools is to provide a transformative early childhood and K-12 education. Every BASIS International School provides a joyful learning community where hard work is celebrated and intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes. In just 5 years we have established five highly-regarded international schools in some of China's most dynamic regions: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Park Lane Harbour, Nanjing, and Hangzhou, with more campuses opening in China and additional countries in the coming years. BASIS International Schools is building a team of talented, passionate, and hard-working professionals to ensure our students receive the best education in the world.

As an ELL Coordinator you will work with both teachers and students to support academic and social English language development. When working with teachers you will provide instructional expertise on the integration of ELL best practices into everyday classroom environments. You will use English Language Proficiency assessments and progress monitoring tools to develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive ELL programs. Programs involve push in/pull out, small group. and individual student support.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Advocate for the academic and personal/social needs of English Language Learners
Monitor the academic progress of all ELL students
Identify students who require intensive English Language support and determine the level and nature of services for each student.
Support classroom teachers in implementing ELL instructional best practices that support the rigor of the BASIS Curriculum.
Provide intervention and support within the classroom (especially Literacy and STEM-related courses).
Plan and collaborate with teachers to design and implement engaging cross-curricular instruction that leads to English language fluency in all content areas.
Attend weekly planning sessions with classroom teachers to support lesson planning, projects, and small group instruction. Suggest accommodations and appropriate lesson structures to support ELL students.
Conduct, organize, and analyze on-going assessments of student performance using multiple assessment tools.
Assist and support the development of a successful learning environment for ELL students in each classroom by providing school-wide training around language acquisition, planning needs and learning goals, differentiated instruction, and classroom practices that support student success.
Model best teaching practices for teachers with the goal of developing their capacity to support specialized instruction, differentiation, and classroom accommodations to support ELL students.
Assist the development of curriculum to support ELL learners and facilitate their access to the world-class education offered by BASIS International Schools.
Meet regularly with School Directors and other professionals as needed to discuss student progress and the performance of ELLs.
Attend parent-teacher conferences as needed in support of ELLs.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Opening in the fall of 2019, our new BASIS International School in Nanjing will offer Pre-Kindergarten through 9th grades, and will expand each year until it reaches a capacity of 1,200 students in grades Pre-K through 12th. The schools facilities will include top of the line classrooms, gymnasium, 200 meter track and field, heated indoor swimming pool, professional black box theater, Apple computer lab, and a multipurpose activity center.

Nanjing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitols of China. The school's campus will be located in Nanjing's Qixia--home to Qixia Mountain, many historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River.

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