Job Information
Cedar Rapids Community School District ELSC - Content Lead (ELL 9-12) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
ELSC - Content Lead (ELL 9-12) JobID: 12542
Position Type:
Teacher Leadership/ Teacher Leadership
Date Posted:
4/16/2024
Location:
ELSC
Date Available:
2024-2025 School Year
ELL Content Lead 9-12
Supervised by: Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Classification: Title III
Position Summary: Provide support to high school ELL programs.
Essential Job Requirements:
Work with high school content teachers to provide scaffolded and differentiated lessons to ELs of all levels of language acquisition
Plan and deliver professional learning around teaching strategies to high school content teachers
Plan and deliver professional learning to high school ELL teachers.
Assist high school ELL programs with ELL course placement
Collaborate with high school instructional coaches
Team with high school counselors to ensure every EL has a 4-year graduation plan
Assist high school ELL programs in screening new students, as needed
Serve on the district ELL Advisory Team
Serve as an advocate for the ELL program, students, and families
Attend and participate in district ELL Professional Learning Community
Maintain appropriate records and protect the confidentiality of data
Meet the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis
Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Education required
K-12 ESL Endorsement required
Experience teaching high school English Learners
Cultural sensitivity for students from over 50 countries
Knowledge and experience with Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
SALARY:
Teacher Salary + 10 Extended Contract Days
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS:
Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
Won’t shy from today’s educational challenges.
Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
Has a track record of success.
Works with great integrity.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Iowa Teaching Certification with an endorsement in content area required.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.