American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a Full Time Gifted/ESL Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
Responsibilities with ESL include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborates with the EL Coordinator and AD of EL to maintain, evaluate, and improve the district ELL plan and program.
- Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievement in curriculum and activities, and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
- Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.
- Participates in EL Team meetings.
- Implements co-teaching, pull-out, and push-in support services for EL students as appropriate.
- Assists with testing EL students for language proficiency in accordance with state guidelines.
- Communicates with parents of EL students to ensure they are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom, student success, school activities, and instructional methods that might assist a student.
- Communicates with and collaborates with School Administration regarding student progress and implementation of SEI model.
- Designs lessons based on the English Language Proficiency standards appropriate to student grade level and proficiency band.
Responsibilities with Gifted include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching gifted students in a pull-out program at one to two schools
- Teach pull-out classes at each school, twice a week, during rotating special time
- Responsible for working with teachers on DEPs
- Work with homeroom teachers to meet the needs of the gifted students, both socially and academically
- Coordinate gifted testing three times a year
- Complete progress reports each semester for gifted students
- Enter students in academic contests such as Geography Bee, Science Olympiad, Rubric Cubes, Science Fairs, etc.
- Follow designated curriculum
- Responsible for performing duties as assigned at schools where you work
- Work with as a team with other gifted teachers and team lead
Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and SEI Endorsement or equivalent (ESL or Bilingual)
- Highly Qualified in English (7-12 teachers only)
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and Gifted Endorsement
- At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience
- Thorough knowledge of ELL regulations
American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired salary range?
Education:
License/Certification:
- ESL Certification (Required)
- Gifted Endorsement (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sierra Vista, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person