Part-Time Evening Adult ESL Teacher

Part-Time Evening Adult ESL Teacher

(Internal Candidates)

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all – including students who fall behind or have been considered “hard to serve” for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

WHO WE WANT:

Successful SCSD staff are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:

• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;
• Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;
• Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district;
• Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and
• Follow current trends in education policy and research.

REPORTS TO: Director of Adult Education

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking dynamic and compassionate educators to join our Night ESL Program as an English as a New Language (ENL) Teachers. This pivotal role will empower refugees, immigrants, and native-born English language learners to achieve their academic and life goals. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students gain the English language skills and thematic content that will help be active civic-minded community members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employ culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices that foster diversity, equity, and belonging, ensuring all students feel valued, represented, and empowered to succeed in a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Building English Language Proficiency by supporting a comprehensive ENL curriculum focused on systematically developing students’ reading, writing, listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills through thematic instruction, incorporating cultural awareness and fostering a civic-minded community member.
• Provide targeted instruction in Best Plus oral language assessment utilizing language practice, testing language and test-taking strategies to ensure students can demonstrate skills needed to meet the benchmarks.
• Plan and deliver engaging and effective thematic instruction that helps students with personal, family, and community needs.
• Provide individual, partnership, and small group support to students who need additional help, including targeted interventions for specific language or thematic ESL areas.
• Continuously assess students’ English language proficiency and content knowledge using a variety of formal and informal assessment tools, utilizing the data to inform instruction and tailor individualized learning plans for each student.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, assessment results, and individualized learning plans, utilizing both digital and physical systems to track progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with other teachers, counselors, administrators, and community partners to provide comprehensive support for ENL students.
• Being a strong advocate for the needs of ENL students and working to ensure they have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in ENL instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS Teacher Certification or certification from another state
• Bachelor’s degree in TESOL preferred.
• 3-5 years experience teaching
• Master’s degree and tenured preferred.
• Strong understanding of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices.
• Passion for working with students from diverse backgrounds and urban settings.

SALARY: As per Unit I contract, $31.67 per hour

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