Middle School English Second Language; ESL Teacher

STRIVE Collegiate Academy is a tuition-free college preparatory charter school serving students in Nashville, TN. We are dedicated to closing the achievement gap between low-income students and their more advantaged peers. STRIVE is a middle school serving about 400 students in grades 6–8 in the McGavock Cluster (Donelson, Hermitage, Old Hickory & Napier) and is committed to helping students succeed in high school, college, and life.

A STRIVE Team Member possesses the following qualities: SELF-ADVOCATES for themselves and their students; TEAM-oriented by working with peers, families, and students to support teaching and learning through academics and character development; RESILIENT by demonstrating perseverance through challenging situations to ensure professional and personal growth; MODELS INTEGRITY by being transparent as educators through self, peer, and school leadership feedback and committing to strengthening skills needed to develop professionally;

MODELS VIRTUE by exhibiting moral excellence in what they think, say, and do; STRIVEs for EXCELLENCE by providing a top-quality education for every student, every day.

STRIVE English Language Learner teacher STRIVES for daily Excellence through…

As a member of the STRIVE faculty, the ELL Instructor will implement and support the instructional program, with responsibility for teaching small groups, planning lessons, and providing data management. The ELL Instructor will support multiple students who need intensive academic support and remediation. At STRIVE, the ELL Instructor plays a critical role in our mission to provide all students with an excellent education to prepare them for college and beyond.

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the school’s instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress toward learning targets and progress in language acquisition
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as needed to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement

Responsibilities include managing and leading the RTI program (e.g., S-Team and 504), data reporting of Growth & Achievement Assessments and student progress in intervention systems, overseeing internal test coordination, and executing learning lab classes for ELL students.

• Plan, lead, and execute the STRIVE Learning Lab structure
• Coordinate with the Director of Academics to choose appropriate curriculum and interventions, and ensure staff is appropriately trained
• Implement RTI systems and progress monitoring of student growth
• Conduct ongoing fidelity checks to ensure scholars receive appropriate and consistent interventions
• Facilitate monthly data team meetings to address and plan for students of concern within RTI, Literacy, and Math coursework
• Identify appropriate accommodations and accessibility features for students qualifying for supports through Exceptional Education, EL, or RTI status
• Plan, lead, and execute NWEA MAP Testing, Interim Assessment Testing, and ELL/ACCESS Testing
• Create data reports following NWEA MAP testing to share with the teaching…