Teacher, Middle School ELL (English Language Learners)
ASSIGNMENT:
As an English Language Learners (ELL) teacher, candidate will teach middle school (grades 7 and 8) students in the English Language Learners program. Focus of the position will be development of spoken and written language.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Washington State certification with appropriate endorsement(s) required and must be on file prior to beginning work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- ELL endorsement, or currently in a program working towards an ELL endorsement
- Ability to enrich and understand the district’s diverse student, staff and community needs with various cultural experiences and second language skills
- Major in English as a Second Language/English Language Learners
- Experience teaching middle school students
- Demonstrated successful experience with ELL students
- Demonstrated ability to teach various levels of ELL conversation, writing and reading
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a variety of students who speak different languages individually and in small groups as well as working with and supporting content level teachers in core instruction.
- Demonstrated successful experience with multi-sensory teaching strategies and teaching language sheltered content classes
- Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain program records
- Ability to establish rapport with staff, students, community, and create strong interagency linkages
- Candidate should be knowledgeable of differing student learning styles
- Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community
- Experience working with a diverse student population and the specific school demographics
- Desired teacher characteristics are: flexibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches to teaching; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.
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| Location | Seattle, Washington, West, USA |
| Start Date | August 2016 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Middle School |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Qualifications and Requirements
| Education Required | Bachelor |