Position Title

TEACHER; ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per Education Assoc Contract plus benefit package

Job Description

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 10-month school calendar position, Hours per day vary upon location

• Instruct students in English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Administers standardized tests to assess the strength and skills of the student
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading profession journals and other publications
• Consults regularly with parents, teachers, home school counselors and all others involved with the education of the student
• Collaborates with district personnel to provide an integrated program that addresses individual academic, emotional and behavioral development
• Adapts and provides educational materials and activities to meet individual language and cultural needs of students
• Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building of assignment
• Carries out all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages

• Experience with students with special needs is preferred
• Certification in elementary or secondary content preferred
• TCI is required for all Special Education Teacher positions (training provided upon hire)
• The Teacher must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional and physical needs of all students within the classroom, which may consist of the following:
  • May require heavy lifting (50 lbs or more), feeding, assisting with toileting, diapering, physical restraints, escorting and behavior management plans, getting up and down from the floor, walking with the student(s), getting into the swimming pool with the student(s)

 

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

Job Category

INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION; WESTERN END

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