ELD Newcomer Teacher
Description
San Rafael City Schools
Educational Services
CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION: ELD TEACHER FOR NEWCOMER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide English Language Development instruction to students in grades 1-5 who have been in the country for less than 2 years. Teacher will teach English Language Development using appropriate and differentiated learning strategies to enable students to make academic, and socio-emotional growth and will assist students new to the United States to acculturate into the educational system successfully.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Establishes a safe and nurturing learning environment for students where background knowledge, language and culture is valued and time is given to orient students and families to a new culture, school, and community
Takes time for students to participate in classroom discussions about their country, family, successes and challenges in adjusting to school and the community
Collaborates with grade level teachers to enhance supports to newcomer students in staff, grade level and other professional learning community settings
Builds strong relationships with parents to provide for the instructional needs of the newcomer students and sustains ongoing communication
Teaches Designated and Integrated ELD, developing lesson plans according to the California state standards that is aligned to the California English Language Arts and English Language Development Standards and Frameworks
Builds students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on oral language development
Utilizes strategies and hands on instructional materials
Collaborates with other teachers to select materials specific to teaching English Language Development at lower language proficiency levels.
Conducts formative and summative assessments to evaluate English Language development
Shares those assessments with students & their classroom teachers;
Maintains a comprehensive record system to reflect on academic success and language development
Identifies student’s areas of strength and needs for improvement, monitors student achievement and adjusts instruction in response to student data
Attends and engages in district and school meetings and activities for planning and program design purposes
Participates in district and school professional development
Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
California Teaching credential authorizing ELD instruction
Minimum two years experience teaching English Learners in a general education classroom setting
Experience designing units and lessons aligned with the ELA/ELD framework
Desired Qualifications: Spanish language proficiency; BCLAD Certification; Experience providing guidance and support to other teachers working with English learners
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Union Membership: Certificated Current Salary Schedule Placement: Certificated Teacher Schedule