ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 400 Lake Street • Ithaca New York • 14850 NOTICE OF VACANCY We envision 6000 Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving new scientific discoveries new products and services individual and organizational learning education business success interpersonal and intrapersonal communications all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious. Our mission is to engage educate and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking to educate every learner to communicate comprehend and collaborate for understanding and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence. Position Title English New Language ENL Brief DescriptionTeach English as a New Language ENL in a variety of settings. Co-teach andor collaborate with content teachers in ELA social studies science etc. Support English Language Learners ELLs in content classes and advocate for their social and emotional needs. Participate in ongoing curriculum development which responds to mandates of CR Part 154 and the NYS standards. Exhibit the ability to implement responsive curriculum create an inclusive classroom and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual. Locations Caroline Enfield & South Hill Elementary School Anticipated Start Date 9152025 Posting Dates8212025-Until Filled Number of vacancies1 FTE1.0 Application Requirements ResumeCV Cover Letter Proof of Certification or pending certification Official copy of transcripts undergraduate and graduate Three 3 Letters of Reference highly preferred for external candidates MANDATORY Writing Sample see prompt below The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color women LGBTQIA veterans people with disabilities and those with lived experiences. MANDATORY Writing Sample A writing sample is required for the application to be complete. Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter. The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races gender identities learning needs socio-economic status sexual orientations languages national origins etc. Describe your teaching strategies andor experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities andor respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals. The Ithaca City School District is a 11 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also please provide evidence of how you stay current with students digital world. Required Qualifications The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race class and disability as predictors of academic performance co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts. All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages or English as a Second Language. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity. The option of reciprocity still requires that you apply for New York State Certification and meet necessary requirements. Desired Characteristics An educational leader whose competency energy and commitment will help ensure that students thrive Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race class ethnicity sexual orientation and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community Ability to implement culturally responsive practices in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual. Internal Applicants Apply online at SchoolFront |Steps To Apply When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. Type English If you are a substitute a coach or in the process of onboarding and havent officially started you will be considered an external applicant.Guide on how to apply External Applicants Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com In order for us to receive your application you must complete the following three steps on Recruitfront Create a RecruitFront profile If its the first time applying to ICSD Create an Application Checkmark TeacherAdmin Only Apply to Job Posting After finishing step 2 select APPLY on the job posting. Salary Range53291-75191 10-month full-time baseBased on the 24-25 ITA salary grid a new contract is currently in negotiations. The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age race color religion creed ethnicity national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression military status veteran status sex disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital status familial status domestic violence victim status or other federalstate protected status.