English Language Development Teacher - Chandler, United States - Primavera Online School

Description

Members of the Primavera team are committed to student success through our rigorous and relevant curriculum, supportive staff, and interactive technology.

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Primavera is seeking a dynamic individual to join our innovative team as an English Language Development Teacher.


Position Summary:

The online English Language Development teacher will facilitate student learning through the online classroom (synchronously and asynchronously) to ensure students successfully master learning objectives.

Teachers will personalize the education of their students by communicating with them on a consistent basis as outlined in the current Academic Expectations.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Follow all teacher expectations outlined in the current Academic Expectations
• Maintain content knowledge and academic pedagogy within academic discipline(s) currently taught
• Provide timely and consistent communication to students and parents through all available communication tools including the tools in the Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), and tools provided by the school such as Google Apps for Education and the phone
• Identifies students for the AZELLA assessment using the Student Enrollment Form and HLS (Home Language Survey) form.
• Assesses HLS students for English proficiency according to Arizona Department of Education regulations and for possible program placement.
• Participates in all AZELLA training, both placement and reassessment, as required by District Test Coordinator.
• Works with compliance instructional assistants to coordinate and administer AZELLA placement and reassessment for all EL students.
• Provides parental notification to parents of EL students regarding program placement.
• Monitors student placement and progress. The employee must utilize test data to determine learning priorities, identify students' strengths and weaknesses and share information on individual students with teachers.
• Evaluate student work by providing substantive written feedback on pertinent assignments
• Provide timely and consistent grading of all student assignments
• Grade all student assignments within 48 hours of submission
• Participate in professional development and school meetings
• Assist with administering standardized assessments
• Establish rapport with students and their families while expressing the importance of consistent attendance to meet learning objectives
• Properly document issues, concerns, and important information concerning students and their families in the Student Information System (SIS)
• Additional duties as needed

School-wide skills, abilities and expectations:

• Maintain a professional code of conduct, including but not limited to professional language, actions, and attire
• Maintain professional confidentiality of personal and private matters pertaining to students, parents, and coworkers
• Acknowledge, accept, and act on direction from leadership
• Demonstrate willingness and desire to work and collaborate with students, parents, coworkers, and the general public
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Maintain positive and proactive customer service in all aspects of communication, both internally and externally
• Prioritize work and handle multiple tasks while working independently
• Display excellent planning and organizational skills
• Work under pressure, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines, and deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Take initiative to look at data analytically, showing excellent reasoning and problemsolving skills as it relates to continuous improvement for professional and personal growth
• Demonstrate awareness and willingness to understand personal role and how it contributes to the success of other departments or functional areas
• Embrace a culturally diverse environment
• Know and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and have a working knowledge of technology
• Adapt to change while conveying professionalism
• Establish work priorities and work independently without supervision
• Maintain current and valid AZ Teacher certification (if applicable)
• Maintain current and valid IVP card

Job Specific Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with school stakeholders regarding the implementation of 504 plans
• Ability to facilitate 504 meetings via teleconference and face