Certified English Language Learner (ELL) Interventionist Teacher Grades K-8

JOB GOAL

To build student success in English Language Arts by providing Tier II and Tier III student interventions focused on achieving grade-level proficiency on Arizona’s English Language Proficiency Standards and proficiency on the state language assessment (AZELLA).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with excellent evaluations
• Holds a SEI (Structured English Immersion) Certification, ESL (English as a Second Language) Certification, a Bilingual Endorsement or is willing to obtain one within one year of hire date
• Demonstrates ability to reclassify a higher-than-average percentage of students on the state AZELLA language proficiency assessment, as evidenced by state data
• Demonstrates proficiency in teaching English Language Learners as evidenced by principal’s evaluations and student achievement
• Demonstrates knowledge of Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards and instructional materials
• Demonstrates knowledge of and works effectively in a professional learning community
• Demonstrates knowledge of and works effectively with site administration and is able to take direction
• Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment as they relate to each other and influence student achievement
• Evidence of leadership in delivery of professional development for teachers and administrators.
• Evidence of independent decision-making skills.
• Evidence of problem-solving ability.
• Views self as a learner and seeks professional challenges and demonstrates initiative
• Demonstrates professional development skills and works effectively with adults.
• Demonstrates ability in working with diverse populations (ELL, Special Education, Gifted)
• Works collaboratively with district and school site
• Holds high expectations for her / himself and colleagues, as well as students
• Continues professional growth through participation in educational meetings and defined professional growth opportunities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas with colleagues
• A current copy of your Arizona Fingerprint Card or proof of application for a Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Continues professional development in the area of research-based exemplary practices in English language development, curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to communicate in oral and written form
• Models and utilizes best practices in reading, writing, listening and speaking
• Consistently performs at an exceptional level
• Models systematic reading instruction that is aligned to scientifically based English Language Arts research (Tier I) and Tier II / III student intervention for all teachers and students
• Willingness to perform up to the highest measure of competence.
• Understands and interprets assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions
• Collaborates with teachers (mainstream, ELL, Special Education, Gifted) to support ELL interventions
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

KNOWLEGE AND SKILLS