Instructional Coach - Providence, United States - Providence Public Schools

Description

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Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional ALL GRADES ESL TEACHER who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.

Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for English as a Second Language instruction to students who have been identified as in need of ESL support by the district's language dominance entry/exit criteria.

Additionally, ESL Teacher will:

• Accelerates the learning or acquisition of English and the academic content of math, language arts, science, and social studies in order for students to achieve academic success and classroom expectations.
• Implements all district ELL procedures. Serves as a resource for information regarding students from other language backgrounds.

REPORTS TO: Principal

**Contingent upon funding**
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-12.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.
• Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly.
• Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments.
• Makes recommendations to mainstream staff about the types of accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, classes, and classroom adjustments that are appropriate for each ESL student.

About Providence Public Schools:

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 22,000 students attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,200 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 9 high schools and 2 public district charter schools. Of our employees, approximately 2,000 are educators, and more than 600 others directly support students and families in our schools.

Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.

PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.