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English as a Second Language Teacher - High School

Commonwealth Charter Academy | PA

Posted Date 3/19/2025
Description Secondary ESL Teacher
Position Description
Working from one of our Family Service Centers in Pennsylvania, the ESL Teacher will manage virtual instructional programs for students with limited English proficiency. Through use of a Learning Management System, telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools, the ESL Teacher will consult regularly with content teachers, learning coaches, and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The ESL Teacher will administer ESL screening and yearly ESL tests in addition to meeting the requirements of all CCA teachers which include field trips, marketing events, and Great Starts sessions. He/she will work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure that the ESL program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations.
In order to be successful in any role at CCA, employee must carry out all responsibilities in such a way that demonstrates and models the values of CCA, abides by all standards and behaves in a professional and engaged manner at all times.

The ESL teacher will be responsible for the completion of the following tasks:
  • Develop and deliver instruction and assessments which focus on development of English Language proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, and academic language;
  • Grade assignments and assessments in a timely manner consistent with CCA policy;
  • Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with English and non-English speaking parents to make sure their students’ needs are being met;
  • Collaborate regularly with general and special education teachers and provide support in creating appropriate modifications to the curriculum and instructional strategies to meet each child’s linguistic and developmental levels;
  • Document instructional modifications, State Testing Accommodations and other pertinent information to each child’s records within the school’s Learning Management System;
  • Maintain certification for and administer WIDA Screener tests throughout the year and communicate with EL coordinator for appropriate placement;
  • Assist with yearly ACCESS test administration and complete yearly trainings;
  • Develop and deliver professional development to staff related to English learners;
  • Maintain accurate data in the school’s Learning Management System;
  • Assist with administering state testing;
  • Monitor and document progress of former English Learners during their mandated monitoring periods;
  • Implement and monitor the students’ progress in the i-Ready adaptive reading program, including communicating with the families regarding the completion of i-Ready assignments and communicating the data from the formative, diagnostic and summative assessments to help teachers make informed decisions about modifications and adaptations to the existing curriculum
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies
  • Ability to work effectively both with and without supervision
  • Highly detail-oriented and analytical
  • Collaboration skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
  • Ability to work remotely, if necessary
  • Customer-focused approach with a high degree of flexibility

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.

Position Type
  • Full-time
  • Exempt
  • Salary

Travel
  • Travel to a specified amount of field trips and other school related events will be required.

Required Education and Experience
  • Valid ESL K-12 Program Specialist Certificate in Pennsylvania
  • Certificate in Mid-level or Secondary English, or Elementary Education Preferred
  • Experience in ESL Instruction

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Valid ESL Program Specialist Certificate in Pennsylvania
  • Certificate in Mid-level or Secondary English Preferred
  • Individuals fluent in Spanish preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • Valid PA Driver’s License
  • Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

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