Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Diversity, Educational Technology, English Language, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Language Teaching, Multitasking, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Public Policy, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Training Program, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies
JOB GOAL: To create a language-rich environment that encourages students to learn and take risks as they become proficient in the English language, become self-advocates, and productive members of society in accordance with DESE standards for effective teaching.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must have the ability to:
- create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- utilize specific instructional strategies and practices that allow for the differentiation of instruction to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of various learners
- use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
- use reasoning ability to evaluate assessment data and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action
- use contemporary professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decision
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
- establish and implement classroom rules and expectations for classroom behavior that maintain order in the classroom
- work collaboratively with colleagues, students and families
- communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
- effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public
- work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
- perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Grafton Public Schools policies
- work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner
- plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development.
- act as a resource for colleagues by modeling instructional strategies, identifying and developing instructional resources, and providing professional development related to the needs of ELL students
- collaborate with the ELL team on programming, data analysis, and instructional planning
- develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate instructional programming to meet the needs of ELL students
- identify English language learner (ELL) students using district criteria
- perform other duties as assigned by the building principal