AVAILABLE NOW High School ELL Math Teacher at Des Moines Public School District

DMPS is seeking an ELL teacher to support students at Lincoln High School in the areas of mathematics. Licensedmath teachers without an ELL endorsement who are willing to apply for a conditional license are welcome to apply. For those seeking conditional licensure DMPS may be able to pay for coursework in exchange for a commitment to remain in the district for a fixed number of years.TITLE:K-12 ELL TeacherPOSTION TYPE:TCHRHIRING SPECIFICATIONS:Required:Valid Iowa teaching license with ELL endorsement.Skills Knowledge and Abilities:Ability to speak a second language other than English preferable a high needs language of DMPS students.Knowledge of subject curriculum and effective teaching methods.Effective communication both oral and written.BASIC FUNCTION:Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet childrens academic andsocial-emotional needs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Deliver daily lessons aligned to state and district standards that meet students individual needs and ensure growth in the areas of speaking listening reading and writing English and study skills.Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve learning.Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction analyze data and create assessments.Assist in placement of ELL students in appropriate level classes.Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction. Maintain and monitor individual ELL portfolios.Collaborate with ELL staff to implement testing procedures and report results to district ELL staff.Coordinate instruction and student needs with content area teachers.Collaborate with building administrator to provide effective scheduling for ELL students.Work with curriculum department to select appropriate instructional materialsCommunicate with families on a regular basis.Participate in professional development.Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching StandardsADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.Maintain confidentiality.Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.Assist with other duties as may be assigned.DEPARTMENT: Teaching and LearningREPORTS TO:Building AdministratorRECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:ELL Currciulum CoordinatorsEVALUATES:N/ABARGAINING GROUP:DMEAFLSA STATUS:ExemptFT/PT:FTDAYS:195 or 199 contract days HOURS:7.75 hours/dayPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing walking sitting bending/stooping reaching/pushing/pulling lifting carryingWORKING CONDITIONS:Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissalAll of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.Employee Benefits InformationAll candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.Approved By: Maureen NorrisDate: 10/24/2018 Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Special Education,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Cordova Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1