OHDELA is seeking a highly-qualified ESL Teacher - dedicated to providing a superior education for all students.  We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Our schools employ a diverse staff of passionate professionals who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We are committed to increasing student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while at the same time developing ourselves via professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To assist the building Administrator by effectively educating students in conformity with the philosophy and policies adopted by the rules of the governing Board, State Board of Education, the provisions of law, directives of the building Administrator and sound administrative practice.

The ESL teacher is responsible for providing English instruction to limited English proficient students including curriculum development, evaluation of students' progress, and accurate maintenance of all students' records. Classroom instruction should be interactive and incorporate a variety of teaching techniques, materials and resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand, accept, abide by, and advocate for the OHDELA philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
• Has read and agreed to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all OHDELA manuals pertinent to the position
• Teach all subjects following the OHDELA course of study or as assigned utilizing technology and varying teaching modalities
• Plan and execute instructional lesson plans
• Align material to standards and or create course material aligned to applicable standards
• Maintain a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and educational leadership modeling
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, and discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning
• Motivate students to achieve their full attendance, academic, and behavioral goals, as well as other goals identified
• Keep accurate records on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records
• Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning for enrichment or remediation purposes
• Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders
• Maintain effective communication on an ongoing basis with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders
• Perform student home visits as needed
• Prepare and administer all standardized tests as directed
• Work with the teaching staff to improve nationally normed, standardized and proficiency testing results
• Recognize opportunities for teachable moments with students
• Use only forms or reporting records approved and /or adopted by OHDELA
• Gather, maintain, and submit all student information and forms in a professional and timely manner
• Develops classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems
• Guides students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world
• Possess the knowledge to learn data and delivery systems necessary for the content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant student learning experiences and support students in their learning experiences both inside and outside the school.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters
• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist and support students in their learning
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities
• Work in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities
• Follow the dress code as stated in the employee manual
• School activities — the teacher is required to attend and/ or participate in such other activities as directed by the Administrator such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, chaperone student activities, conduct home visits, provide guidance for students, participate in professional learning communities, study and help resolve school problems, and participate in the preparation of courses of study -- these activities demonstrate valuable support for the OHDELA Mission
• Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and the behavior we expect from our students
• Actively assists in student recruitment and retention activities as directed by the Administrator
• Act in accordance to the directives and assignments given by the Administrator
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum;
• Current certification/licensure in appropriate area;
• Experience working with limited English proficient students;
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• strong content knowledge in one or more content areas;
• exhibit genuine care for children and a passion for teaching;
• strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions;
• exhibit flexibility with regard to decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties;
• has strong sense of integrity;
• has a “team player” attitude;
• ability to work in a diverse educational community setting;
• understand the community and student demographics;
• understand or is willing to learn the RtI process;
• understand state proficiency testing as well as state teaching standards;
• satisfactory completion of state required criminal history check and health tests;
• successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks; and
• physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.