Tindley Summit Academy, we believe College Starts Here!
Tindley Summit Academy is driven by our mission of cooperation with
parents and the broader community to empower our scholars – regardless
of their past academic performance – to become successful learners who
graduate with the capacity for rigorous college opportunities.
At Tindley Summit Academy, ALL scholars will experience a rigorous
accelerated learning environment that will set them on the path to
college and provide them with the education that will empower them to
lead a life that they desire and deserve. Our school is centered on
four pillars: Academic, Leadership, Service, and Community.
We are looking for educators dedicated to improving children’s
outcomes, engaging with families, and community-focused. We ask a
simple question that anchors our work, How Are The Children?
Under general supervision, English Language Learner Teacher, also
known as the ELL Teacher, serves as a specialist for students who
are learning English as a second language. The ELL teacher works in
a program designed to provide direct English Language Development
instruction in small group and individual student settings. In
addition to this specific individualized instruction, the ELL
teacher may assist general education classroom teachers with
selection of appropriate curricula and the development of
appropriate strategies to meet the unique needs of English Language
Learners. The ELL teacher will follow the regulations associated ELD
standards and reporting requirements that pertain to Title III. The
ELL teacher works under the supervision of the principal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not
intended to describe each and every function which may be performed
in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not
preclude management form assigning specific duties not listed herein
if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
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Provide language instruction to English Learners in an
inclusive setting using a variety of instructional strategies.
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Advocate for the needs of ELL with teachers and leaders.
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In conjunction with the ELL Coordinator, administer the WAPT,
WIDA SCREENER and WIDA ACCESS.
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Support the ELL coordinator with professional development,
when necessary.
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Be a resource for colleagues specifically in regards to the
needs of ELL students
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Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines for ELL
students (IDEA, LAU, ESSA).
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Keep records of language instruction and content instruction
for each ELL student.
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Monitor student language progress?
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Build relationships within school community e.g. parents,
guardians, community stakeholders
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Collaborate with teachers to modify and adapt lesson plans to
meet the needs of all ELL students.
An ideal candidate for a Tindley Accelerated School teaching position
will possess:
*Passionate and joyful commitment to fulfilling our
mission
*Demonstrated success teaching low-income students in an
urban setting
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Competency in the areas of content knowledge, content
pedagogy, general teaching knowledge, and knowledge of
students; willingness to learn new skills and to enhance
instructional skills.
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Ability to access information and resources, create and
critically investigate multiple instructional and
curricular strategies, and make decisions that effectively
address a variety of student learning styles.
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Ability to assess the strengths, needs, interests, and
aspirations of scholars; willingness to hold high
expectations for scholar’s academic performance and behavior.
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Ability to set achievable instructional goals, monitor
and evaluate scholar progress.
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Ability to be resourceful in responding to the changing
needs of scholars and the community.
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Ability to listen, speak, write, read, and respond
clearly to scholars, parents and community members.
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Ability to use a variety of media and technology to
enhance communications.
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Ability to function effectively as part of a teaching
team, support peer teachers, plan collaboratively, and
work constructively with the teaching team to solve
problems that arise.
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Ability to guide the learning process toward the
achievement of stated goals and objectives.
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Ability to establish clear objectives for all lessons,
units, projects in compliance with the
educational/curricular goals.
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Ability to encourage and implement policies, practices,
and procedures which create a positive atmosphere,
conducive to learning.
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Willingness to assist the administration in governing
student life in order to maintain a safe environment.
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Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required.
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Must have a valid teacher’s license.
Benefits: Our employees are our most valuable asset. Each
employee is an integral part of our operation and success. We also
ask from our employees that they do anything and everything that is
possible to drive our mission. As such, it is our goal to attract,
motivate, and retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and
competitive benefits package for all full time employees. We offer
competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience and
advanced degrees. Tindley offers a comprehensive benefits package
including: Bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Tindley Paid
Life and AD&D insurance Access to additional group term life
insurance Tindley paid Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term
Disability Plans Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible
Spending Account Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term
Disability, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance.
