Davies Career and Technical High School in Lincoln, Rhode Island is a state school that prepares students with a technical skill set and training they can carry to future careers. Over 90% of graduates leave Davies with industry certification, with students choosing from across nine different career areas: Automotive Careers, Electrical, Machine Technology, Pre-Engineering, Biomanufacturing Technology, Education and Childcare, Health Careers, Hospitality Careers, and Graphics & Interactive Media. By providing hands-on training and career preparation, we not only help our students discover new passions, we help ensure each Davies graduate has the academic background and technical skills needed for future success.As a State of Rhode Island employee, you would be offered an array of benefits including benefits (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, personal time, sick time, deferred compensation, legal coverage, on-site Pre-school with a discount, etc...Davies is now hiring a MLL/English Language Learner Teacher for School Year 2024-2025!Qualifications-RI Secondary Certification, Teacher of English Speakers of other languages PK-12 (TESOL)-Knowledge of RIDE high school reform and current educational practices.-Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, parents, and staff. -Three years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level is preferred.-Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)-Provide direct instruction in English Language Development to identify EL students based on the most recent data-Provide recommendations for programming and placement of ELs in the building to the Supervisor of Student Support-Collaborate with district-level staff to continuously improve instruction while aligning curriculum with WIDA Standards to support growth for English Learners-Work in conjunction with supervisor to develop and deliver professional development to staff on best practices for educating ELs-Work with administration and teachers to consistently use effective teaching practices to incorporate the Language Standards into all content areas.-Work with the supervisor to ensure frequent monitoring and assessment of student learning.-Be knowledgeable of current teaching methodologies, strategies, and research for the implementation of language development supports.-Build an understanding of second language acquisition (i.e.
culturally responsive classroom, language development, classroom environment, instructional modifications, and best practices, etc.) for all educators working with ELs.-Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions for English Learners as they acquire English and content knowledge.-Assist colleagues in making the CCSS, Next Generation Science Standards, and CTE Standards accessible to ELs at their current grade levels-Build the capacity of General Education, Technical, Special Education, and itinerant teachers to meet the language development needs of Els-Participate in IEP meetings for English Learners, acting as EL liaison and team member to provide information and interpret data concerning second language acquisition, time in the program, educational history, and student demographics.-Maintain student records, including grades, attendance, and performance measures that assess and improve student learning-Ensure all ELs receive appropriate EL accommodations for local and state assessments.-Support state and local administration of ACCESS and other assessments while adhering as closely as possible to the daily schedule.-Perform other duties as assignedSkills & Understanding Required-Communicates and collaborates effectively with students, families and colleaguesPhysical Demands-The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, sit, and talk or hear. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and distance vision. Daily use of small and large motor skills applicable to the skills involved in instruction and the use of a variety of teaching tools: daily computer use, whiteboard/blackboard use, projector use, and the use of any other educational resource.
Regularly interacts with students, the public, and with other workers. Regularly and essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with rigorous time constraints. Work Environment-The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-Work environment consists of classrooms, hallways, ramps; travel throughout the facility; sometimes to other buildings.
The noise level in this environment may occasionally be loud, dependent upon the activity level during the day and the location.Education Requirements-Bachelors Degree, minimum requirement.