ELL Teacher
ELL TEACHER
Portage Public Schools
2023-2024 School Year
Salary: Per PEA Contract
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for designing and implementing English language learning supplemental program instruction based on student needs
- Administer, analyze and use assessments of students to assist in determining eligibility for
- services and readiness for exit from services
- Use active, student-centered learning to develop student strengths
- Work closely with other professional staff (including teachers, paraprofessionals, and building leadership) to meet individual student needs
- Collaborate with other teachers to align curricular expectations of the intervention program (Tier II) with general education program requirements (Tier I).
- Understand the MTSS process and use it to accelerate student learning.
- Plan and implement parent involvement activities
- Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
- Committed to nurturing a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students
- Possess high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in personal and professional matters
- Excellent team and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in another language in addition to English preferred
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, including all courses to meet the credential requirements.
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate with the (NS) English as a Second Language endorsement.
- One to Three years’ experience preferred.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, district staff and the public.
- Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.
- Proficient computer and document skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Director Brad Galin and Human Resources Manager Jennifer Tuyls. Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002