ESL Inclusion Teacher

Grade/s: PreK3 - 8 (ESL Teachers are typically assigned to a grade band/s as determined by need)

Direct Supervisor/s: Campus Principal

This posting is for the 2023-2024 School Year.

Center City Public Charter Schools (Center City PCS) empower our students for lifelong success by building strong character, promoting academic excellence, and generating public service throughout Washington, D.C. In this endeavor we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining one of the best faculties in the District. Center City staff are teachers, mentors, and leaders, and they play an important role in ensuring each of our students maximize their potential. Our network serves over 1,400 students annually at our six campuses, located across the District, with a staff of over 250 dedicated individuals.

Center City uses an inclusion model to provide content-based English language development instruction for English Learners and serve students with disabilities. ESL teachers work under the direct supervision of the campus principal, with additional support from the Student Support Services Department at Central Office. The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable on the Common Core State Standards and in research-based instructional strategies for diverse learners.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and deliver daily effective differentiated instruction
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources, student needs, curriculum, content, and pedagogy
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers to plan and execute integrated content and language lessons that meet academic standards while developing language proficiency for English Learners
• Ensure students are receiving accommodations and modifications in accordance with IEPs, 504 plans, etc
• Use data to analyze the academic and linguistic needs of students for instructional purposes
• Ensure that Center City PCS is in compliance with Federal and State Law
• Set instructional outcomes
• Design student assessments
• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture of learning
• Manage classroom procedures and student behavior
• Communicate directions, expectations, procedures, and content with students
• Engage students in learning with quality questioning and discussion techniques
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
• Use student data to inform instruction and integrate differentiated content based language instruction
• Engage parents and families in their childs academic success by fostering an ongoing relationship centered around hopes and dreams
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Participate in the Center City PCS learning community via PLCs, campus/district professional development, and weekly campus based grade-level planning sessions
• Reflect on teaching by accepting ongoing informal feedback and implement changes based on that feedback
• Follow school-wide procedures for attire, behavior, and punctuality (teacher hours are 8:00AM - 4:00PM)
• Attend and participate in occasional school events outside of regular school hours

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in applicable subject area, as appropriate
• Passing Praxis scores (Elementary, ECE, or content specific test)
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Demonstrate verbally basic clinical/diagnostic understanding of the identified childs needs
• Proficiency in more than one language (preferred)
• Demonstrates ability to use data to assess student learning, with evidence of growth
• References that reflect high standing with past employer
• Able to lift up to 10 pounds and able to stand for long hours
• Must be able to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19

Benefits

Center City PCS offers the following benefits to all full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance premiums subsidized by employer
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid sick and personal time off

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Center City PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Center City PCS is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout Washington, DC. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our schools, please visit our website .

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