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English as a New Language (ENL) Learning Specialist

Explore Schools

Brooklyn, New York, Northeast, USA

Start August 2021

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 1 year of teaching experience
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA)

Additional School Requirements:

Who You Are

You are a special educator with experience teaching at-risk students in grades K-8. You are ready to provide targeted and individualized instruction to students. You prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and relationship building in the classroom. . You have demonstrated that you are a reflective practitioner and prioritize the needs of your students first and are committed to doing the work to educate the whole child.

Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
Experience providing targeted and individualized instruction to students with special needs
Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
Exceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
Detail-oriented, and highly organized
Experience providing ENL services preferred
Literacy content knowledge strongly preferred
New York State ESOL/TESOL Certification preferred
Master’s Degree in Education, preferred

Job Benefits:

Explore Schools staff members receive a competitive salary, vacation including network shutdown days, considerable matching of retirement contributions, and more. Additionally, you can expect:

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
Professional development: teachers participate in weekly PD, year-round retreats and trainings, and on-going coaching by professionals
Continued education support: staff are eligible to receive some scholarship towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition
Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, and committed to direct and sensitive communication
Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment

Job Description:

English as a New Language (ENL) Learning Specialist, Brooklyn, New York
In-Person Work Required

Who We Are

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. We strive to provide students with the academic skills and critical-thinking abilities they need to succeed in a college-preparatory high school and beyond. As an organization, we acknowledge the detrimental impact of racism and systems of oppression. We envision a pathway to equity that features excellent curriculum and instruction in response to the opportunity gap—providing our scholars with access and opportunities to succeed. We commit to reflect individually on the roles we play within systems of oppression, and we channel our individual talents and cultural sensitivity to help our scholars and local community thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

What We Believe

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

What You'll Do

Nearly 20% of our students receive special education services and 10% of our students are English Language Learners. As an Learning Specialist, you will work with our special populations by providing data driven support through differentiated and specialized instruction. You will be expected to manage the following daily:

Provide targeted small group instruction to students throughout the day
Provide direct service to our students who are English Language Learners to help them reach their academic goals
Work collaboratively with grade level teams across content areas
Assist teachers with differentiation in the classroom
Collaborate as part of the student intervention referral team
Support with assessment of students as a proctor and monitor of examinations, including the administration of testing accommodations
Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
Facilitate testing accommodations
Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
Keep accurate and organized records of student information
Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

Location
Explore Schools is a network of 8 charter schools located in Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, NY. Our network office is located in DUMBO, Brooklyn. For the 21-22 school year, our schools will be moving back to a fully in-person model. For this specific role, in-person work is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned curriculum and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions to nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We envision a pathway to equity that features outstanding curriculum and instruction as well as ample opportunities for students to achieve success in and out of the classroom. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

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