Elementary ELL Teacher; SY

Overview

Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to apply to join our team at Hmong College Prep Academy where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond.

Elementary ELL Teacher is responsible for instructing English language learners and supporting learning in the grade level(s) for which they are hired. An ELL Teacher creates a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth, instructs students in all language domains (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) and helps to make grade level and academic content comprehensible for students. Through a variety of instructional models, they motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Provide differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content.
• Use data such as screening information, diagnostic information, progress monitoring data, and daily work samples to adjust and guide instruction, practice, and student feedback based on students’ strengths and areas for growth.
• Promote a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging.
• Maintain accurate records including but not limited to grades, assessments and lesson plans via HCPA’s Learning management systems (Schoology and Seesaw) and/or Power School.
• Via Schoology and/or Seesaw, ensure all online class resources are current.
• Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events.
• Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery.
• Participate in professional development meetings and professional learning communities providing student work when requested.
• Implement new learning in the classroom following professional development.
• Develop and work on new learning based on self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning.
• Continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn as a professional.
• Supervise student activities, which may include bus duty, breakfast and/or lunch duty, and other related duties as assigned.

• Adhere to MN Teachers Code of Conduct
• Support school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
• Participate in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
• Respond appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Volunteer activities: 3 HCPA volunteer activities are required. These events take place outside of the traditional school day. Staff may select the activities that fit best with their interests and student grade level. These activities may include open houses, school dances, prom, concerts, etc.

• Grade Level Parent Meetings
• Fall and Spring Parent /Teacher Conferences
• HCPA…