Derby Middle School is seeking a dedicated English Language (EL) teacher to support students in grades 6-8, one period a day. The ideal candidate will have experience working with multilingual learners and collaborating with classroom teachers.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Work with multi-language learners:
- Assess students' English language proficiency levels
- Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to improve students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
- Use engaging, age-appropriate materials and activities to support language acquisition
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds
2. Share resources with teachers:
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to align EL instruction with classroom instruction and resources
- Provide guidance on strategies for multilingual learners
- Share supplementary materials to support EL students in mainstream classrooms
- Participate in team meetings to ensure coordinated support for EL students
- Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Monitor and track student progress, adjusting instruction as needed
- Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress and ways to support language learning at home
- Assist in the transition of EL students to mainstream classrooms when appropriate
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Experience working with multi-language learners
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in using technology for instruction and record-keeping
Additional Education/Information:
DCF Mandated Reporter Training Required
Position dependent upon funding
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Derby Board of Education (the “Board”) will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law (“Protected Class”), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
