Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children in preschool through eighth grade as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that will positively impact children in other schools and programs. The ESL teacher provides specialized services as designated by a student's ELD level. Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks individuals who are passionate about supporting students to meet their full potential. We seek motivated, insightful individuals are excited to collaborate with content teachers to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing student needs, designing hands-on experiences to support student learning, supporting implementation of students' accommodations and modifying grade level work. The ESL teacher will help discern how to provide access to grade level standards with supportive learning experiences while building foundational skills. The ESL teacher should have experience supporting EL students at all levels. The ESL teacher will provide service to students, as well as partner with academic and music teachers to support student learning. In addition, the ESL teacher should have experience with research-based strategies to build literacy skills. A strong foundation with the science of reading will align the school's best practices. Responsibilities
Partner with lead teacher to support optimal learning environment for students Co-plan lessons with academic teachers to support student learning Design accommodations to support students' access to grade level material during content instruction Provide instruction to support English language development Consult with academic and music teachers to design and support the implementation of students' accommodations Lead small group and individual instruction using identified scientific, research based strategies focused specifically on individual student needs Utilize feedback to reflect on skills and improve performance to improve supports for students Perform related duties as requested to support a safe and supportive learning environment Maintain records of students' assessments, progress monitoring and ensure fidelity of implementation Assist with all testing accommodations Maintain appropriate documentation for ELL students Coordinate with the Director of Student Services to maintain ELD folders Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Principal Required Qualifications
ESL certification 2 years working as an ESL teacher Experience working in an urban environment Ability to work closely and collaborate on a professional team Ability to maintain confidentiality Strong oral communication skills Flexible and able to work in a fast paced environment Preferred Reading certification (preferred) Bilingual - Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole