English ESL Teacher

Overview

Job Summary:
English ESL Teachers. The Providence Public School District (PPSD) seeks exceptional English ESL Teachers who are highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

• RIDE Certification Requirements: Candidates must hold (or be eligible for reciprocity in) the following RIDE certifications:

• Option 1:
  Middle Grades English Teacher (Grades 5–8) and English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher (PK–12).
• Option 2:
  Secondary Grades English Teacher (Grades 7–12) and English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher (PK–12).

• Fully certified or eligible for emergency certification (fully certified preferred).
• Completion of new hire compliance training prior to start date.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check required.
• Strong technology skills and familiarity with communication, presentation, and data management tools.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans using instructional materials aligned to grade level standards that facilitate active and engaging learning for all students.
• Provide appropriate scaffolds for Multilingual learners of varying English Language proficiency levels to ensure they can meaningfully access grade level content
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, using relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and provide appropriate feedback on assignments.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing a warm, welcoming, and culturally relevant environment.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and regularly use data to observe and evaluate student performance and development to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain and update accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and student needs in a language they can understand.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities to support all students.
• Actively participate in and contribute to department, school, district and parent meetings and professional development.
• Make recommendations for students who are being referred or during IEP meetings regarding instruction and assessments.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments according to state standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.