[25-26] ELL Teacher (K-5)

Job Description

Job Description

Movement School is a growing network of free, public charter schools. We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education.

General Summary

Our teachers lead in developing the mind and character of our students. As a Multilingual Learner teacher, one of your primary responsibilities is to serve a linguistically diverse student population. While recognizing that students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds have various assets, you also support them in English language acquisition through co-teaching, small group, and one-on-one instruction. Additionally, you help select and implement interventions, ILPs, and other personalized learning plans for each Multilingual Learner.

All teachers are provided with a best-in-class, research-based curriculum for all subjects. Each Friday at Movement School is a half-day for students, allowing teachers time for weekly professional development related to data analysis, management, and instruction.

Roles / Responsibilities

Must be ELL certified.

Demonstrate a drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school

Support character development and positive school culture

Develop genuine relationships with students and families

Develop and maintain clear and effective communication with the classroom teachers, colleagues, and school staff

Work collaboratively to develop unit and lesson plans that are standards-based and reflect the individual levels and needs of all students within the classroom

Create and maintain a positive, structured learning environment that invites and excites students as they embrace learning

Implement curriculum resources effectively

Track, analyze, and monitor student data, and effectively use this data to guide instruction

Effectively communicate student data to students and parents

Analyze classroom and individual student data and design responsive student interventions

Actively participate in weekly data meetings, observation / feedback meetings, and other development meetings throughout the year

Recognize and respond to student data through targeted small group, one-on-one, and pull out interventions

Identify Multilingual Learners through home surveys, school registration, and parent communication

Administer the WAPT-K and ACCESS for ELLs exams with fidelity

Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure linguistically diverse learners have access to individualized supports, classroom instruction, and interventions as needed

Perform all other duties assigned by the School Director

General School Requirements

• Attend all meetings concerning students.
• Attend all afterschool and evening events listed on the staff calendar
• Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
• Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner
• Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community
• Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
• Properly supervise students during assigned duties
• Arrive to meetings and professional development prepared with tools and mindsets necessary to be a lifelong learner

Education and Qualifications