Elementary School: English Language Learning (ELL) Teacher (Tentative) at American International School of Johannesburg

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in the Teaching of English Language Learners (Masters Degree preferred)
• Bachelor of Education
• K – 12 or K – 5 license or certification
• 5 years of teaching experience (minimum)

Preferred Skills and Experience

•  Ability to collaborate with and empower Homeroom Teachers to meet the needs of MLLs within their class
• Recent professional development in best practices in the teaching of English language learners in the mainstream setting
• Experience with using various co-teaching models
• Experience as a Homeroom Teacher
• Experience administering the WIDA assessment and using the results to plan instruction and communicate language proficiency levels to educators and families
• Experience in delivering asset-based language acquisition programs
• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Experience with presenting family workshops regarding language acquisition
• Experience leading professional development workshops for educators

Attributes

• Effective communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong organizational ability and initiative

General Teaching Responsibilities

In addition to the specialist level expectations, educators at AISJ are welcomed into a collegial and collaborative working environment. In support of this, the ELL Teacher is expected to:

• Screen new learners upon entry
• Assess learners fully on the WIDA once per year
• Complete a language profile for each learner to share with educators and families and inform planning
• Report on progress at regularly scheduled reporting times and at formal assessment times
• Update and maintain MLL confidential folders
• Participate in SST meetings
• Work with the divisional and K12 Inclusion Services Team to plan for professional learning opportunities around issues relevant to supporting MLLs in the classroom
• Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow team members with regards to planning, assessment, development and the analysis of learning data
• Take an active role in behavioral management and pastoral care of learners
• Attend and constructively contribute to faculty and team meetings
• Assist in the supervision of recess and break times
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with families
• Establish links with the community to ensure families are kept well-informed about learner progress
• Act as a resource/contact/support for new team members
• Participate in at least one co-curricular activity per year
• Participate in and assist with school events as required