Teacher Elementary School jobs in District of Columbia

About The Position:

MLL Teachers provide multilingual students with differentiated instruction through collaboration and co-teaching with general education, special education, and grade-level specialists and related service providers.

This 10-month, full-time role will report to the Principal, work collaboratively with the Director of Multilingual Learners, and receive ongoing support from a member of the Instructional Leadership team.

Starting salary: $65,000 - $110,500

You Will:

• Plan and deliver exceptional instruction to multilingual learners based on E. L. Haynes' rigorous academic standards, curriculum framework, graduate profile, and student assessment data;
• Utilize best practices in second language acquisition for teaching MLL students in a co-taught or stand-alone classroom or small group;
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and individual teachers to differentiate and scaffold instruction based on students’ English proficiency levels;
• Provide supports and ensure students receive accommodations and modifications to the curriculum, lessons, and learning environment;
• Conduct formative and summative assessments of student performance;
• Collect and analyze data and student work samples to report on quarterly progress of language and content goals
• Ensure services and supports are in compliance with Washington, D.C. and federal laws and regulations;
• Work together with other teachers and specialists through our inclusive program to reach all students;
• Create a positive and supportive classroom culture and environment that puts relationships with students first;
• Engage parents and families in their students' success;
• Lead or co-lead a student advisory group to build community and for social, emotional, and academic support;
• Be an active member of the school community, attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours, and completing other duties as assigned; and
• Own your learning through participation in ongoing instructional feedback cycles and individual and team professional development.

You Have:

• A bachelor’s degree;
• Two or more years of experience working in culturally, demographically, and socially diverse educational settings;
• Experience in data-driven instruction;
• Strong experience working with multilingual learners in a classroom setting;
• Foundational knowledge of second language acquisition;
• A clear understanding of standards-based curriculum and standards-based assessment;
• An ability to build a positive and supportive classroom culture;
• Used models and exemplars to drive instruction;
• Strong collaboration skills in order to ensure student success; and
• Full COVID-19 vaccination.

You Might Also Have:

• A Washington, D.C. teaching certification;
• A strong background in differentiated and individualized instruction;
• Knowledge of providing sheltered language instruction in content-area classrooms;
• Experience in hands-on learning such as experiential learning or project-based learning;
• Proficiency in another language; and
• An advanced degree in education or your subject area.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $110,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

School subjects:

• ESL

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person