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Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School

EL/ESL Teacher

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Latin American Bilingual Montessori Public Charter School

5000 14th St. NW Washington DC 20011

www.lambpcs.org

EL/ESL Teacher

LAMB’s Mission: To create a self-directed learning environment in which children build a foundation of knowledge essential for a lifetime of learning while developing bi-literacy in English and Spanish.

LAMB offers a unique model of bilingual Montessori public education to diverse, urban families in the Nation’s Capital. LAMB serves children in PK3 through 5 th

grade and is a community that embraces our active parent community and promotes peace and equality for all.

Basic Qualifications

Provides instruction and support to students Pre-Kindergarten – 5th grade students in the ELL Program. The goal of this position is to guide English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Ability to work with students of various abilities, including those with various identified exceptionalities;

Ability to work in a multicultural, bilingual environment

Meet all employment requirements including a thorough background check.

Fluency in Spanish

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide EL Instruction: Deliver push-in or pull-out instruction to support English Learners (EL).

Intervention: Apply the principles of English Language instruction effectively for supporting learners acquiring a second language.

Administer Assessments: Help administer language proficiency and academic tests to determine student placement, monitor progress, and decide when students should exit the EL program.

Develop Language Support Plans: Assist in creating language acquisition support plans (ELL plans) for all EL students and collaborate with classroom teachers to implement these plans.

Support Differentiated Instruction: Work with classroom teachers to differentiate instruction for second language learners.

Build Relationships with Families: Establish strong relationships with EL parents, including non-English speakers.

Adaptability in Teaching Assignments: Be flexible with teaching assignments as needed within the school setting.

Use Varied Teaching Strategies: Employ a range of instructional techniques and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, including whole group co-teaching, small-group, or individual instruction.

Maintain Student Profiles: Assist in maintaining a profile summary of each student’s achievements and progress.

Data Collection and Reporting: Support the gathering and reporting of data for state, Department of Education, census, grant applications, and other required reports.

Parent Communication: Establish and maintain regular communication with parents of students in the EL program.

Family Engagement: Actively engage parents and families in their child’s learning and serve as a school ambassador in the community.

School-Wide Contribution: Contribute to the overall success and productivity of the school.

Professional Development: Participate in staff development, in-service activities, and staff meetings as required.

Compliance Meetings: Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and compliance with state or federal laws.

Attend School Events: Participate in traditional school-sponsored activities such as back-to-school night, open house, and other events typically attended by teachers, even if outside regular school hours.

Ongoing Professional Growth: Pursue continuous professional growth to meet personal and professional expectations.

Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned.

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