25-26 - East - ESL Science Teacher - 0.8 FTE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Instructional Supports & Service Delivery Provide supplementary* instruction for targeted English Language Development within or outside** of the classroom to English Learners (ELs) in general education environments across program types (i.e., ELI, DLI-DBE, Hmong Heritage Programs.)* in addition to or supplemental to an instructional program/service that would otherwise be provided to ELs** activities outside of the classroom should be for a limited duration and should target the academic language development needs of the ELs in the group (newcomers)Provide English language development instruction for EL students who have been in US schools for less than one calendar year (i.e., Newcomers per DPI) for key content areas in high school.Establish consistent communication with, and guidance to, Bilingual Resource Specialists (BRS) regarding student needs, instructional support, and family outreachHelp to create school-wide welcoming environments and support inclusion of EL students in instructional settings:Work with the building administrator and Multilingual Services and Programs staff to coordinate service delivery that is inclusive and conforms to district protocols and requirements for English language learnersServe as an integral member of the school-based team responsible for student placement and scheduling to ensure compliance with and law regarding ESL servicesWork with Librarian/Library Media Tech Specialist and/or Instructional Coach to purchase culturally and linguistically relevant materialsParticipate as active team members in discussions of academic, transition, secondary options, graduation and career/vocational post-secondary planning for ELsServe on the Student Support and Intervention Teams (MTSS) to ensure culturally and linguistically responsive practices throughout the referral process when student in question is an ELParticipate as active team members (not as interpreters) in IEP meetings for ELs to represent the student’s language development needsProvide assessment support:Administer English language proficiency assessments and screeners including WIDA Kindergarten Screener, WIDA Screener Online, and ACCESS 2.0 (including bilingual screeners when applicable)Monitor students’ ability to access grade level curriculum through ongoing formative assessment in collaboration with general education staffCollaborate with non-ESL staff to ensure that ELs have appropriate and adequate assessment scaffolds in assessments of core content learning (formative, interim, and summative)Provide professional learning to colleagues to ensure that content-related language growth is measured and reportedSupport classroom teachers in understanding how to use the English Language Development observation tools, and how to use data to guide instructional planning.Collaborate with School Testing Coordinators to ensure appropriate testing accommodations are provided for ELs in district and state-mandated assessments. (The testing environment should include the scaffolds, supports, and differentiation that reflect routine classroom instruction and assessment.)Family Involvement:Serve as one of the communication links among student, families, and school staff in collaboration with classroom teachersParticipate in parent-teacher conferences that include ELs served by the ESL teachers in collaboration with the general education classroom teacherCollaborate with Bilingual Resource Specialists (BRS) and other staff to coordinate communication with familiesProvide families of ELs with information related to MMSD and the U.S. educational system including the process of identifying ELsBilingual Resource Teachers provide English Language Development support in general education environments across program types (i.e. ELI, DLI-DBE, Hmong Heritage Programs).Bilingual Resource Teachers working in 4K environmentsProvide support for the development of social language in a play-based environment for students whose parents have indicated the presence of another language as part of the Home Language SurveyProvide support with routines related to instructional activitiesCollect anecdotal notes under the observational assessment framework while interacting with the children (no individualized or standardized testing or pull-out)Review and use the 4K benchmarksCollaborate with classroom teachers during planning time to embed language strategies to support students whose guardian has indicated the presence of another language in the students’ Home Language Survey. EL Case Management Serve as Case Managers for ELs to provide a school-based contact/advocate for parents and studentsExplain EL Data Management forms to parents to keep them informed of their student’s academic status and file paperwork for ELs by performing the following tasks:Identify potential ELs from information provided by families on Home Language Survey section of the MMSD Enrollment process; gather information to determine whether a student should be assessed for English language proficiency; communicate with families; assess students who meet criteria for language screeningReport WIDA Screener Online/WIDA Kindergarten Screener scores of qualifying students to Contact the previous WI or WIDA school district of any new EL to MMSD to obtain the most recent ACCESS for ELLs scores and report those to Multilingual Services and Programs Central Office staff (in lieu of WIDA Screener Online/WIDA Kindergarten Screener )Create Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) forms to notify parents of the school’s plan to provide English language support services to students; present plan for parent/guardian approval/acceptanceArchive signed ILP forms in EL data management systemNotify parents whose student has tested Proficient on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment that student will be placed on two-year monitoring statusNotify parents who have refused EL language support services of student’s most recent ACCESS scores and that student’s academic and language growth will continue to be monitoredMonitor ELs’ academic and language learning throughout the school yearServe as consultant to non-ESL staff to ensure ELs receive language-attentive instructionNotify parents in the fall of a monitored student’s level of academic success without language support services; move student to second year of monitoring or exit, as appropriateAssist building clerical staff with maintenance electronic cumulative files by ensuring the student’s file contains original EL records and assessment results, e.g., ACCESS score reports, annual EL Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) formsWork with parents of misidentified ELs, and Multilingual Services and Programs Central Office staff to remove the student’s EL status in MMSD and from state databasesCapacity BuildingPromote a teaming model during common planning times and through participation in regularly-scheduled team meetingsConsult with general education staff to integrate targeted language instruction within the core and implement language scaffolds to meet individual student needsProvide guidance to general education staff to monitor, measure, and report language developmentProvide resources pertaining to the distinction between disability and second language/literacy developmentCollaborate with Special Education staff to meet both the language development and academic learning needs of ELs with Individual Education PlansCollaborate (co-plan, co-facilitate, share resources, etc.) with building coaches to provide professional development at the building level, in best practices for ELs, bilingual education, and second language acquisitionOther duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:License Requirements for ESL PositionsHigh SchoolCore content (Math, Science, English, Language Arts, or Social Studies)ESL requiredBilingual/Bi-Cultural preferred for ESLMiddle SchoolGeneral Education inclusive of grades 6-8 (e.g., 1-8, K-9, MC/EA, 4-12 core content (Math, Science, English, Language Arts, or Social Studies), etc.)ESL requiredBilingual/Bi-Cultural preferred for ESLElementary SchoolGeneral Education inclusive of elementary grade levels (e.g., PK-3, K-6, 1-8, K-9, EC-MA, etc.)ESL requiredBilingual/Bi-Cultural preferred for ESLNext Steps:Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.Physical Requirements: Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching. Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time.Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.Working Conditions: Work requires travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings. Position requires working evenings, nights, and some weekends.School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.Environmental Adaptability:Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual so classified.Disclaimer: This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above as they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor.The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.This position is not eligible for sponsorship. You must apply on our career page to be considered for this opportunity.