English Language Development Teacher - Fairview - Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5
Fairview, PA
About the Job
Position Overview:
The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5) is seeking a part-time itinerant, English Language Development Teacher (ELD) for the Tri County area. The goal of the ELD program is to facilitate the acquisition of English language skills of students whose native or first language is not English. ELD teachers screen, instruct and assess eligible English learners. This is part-time position working 18-29.5 hours per week. Actual weekly schedule is based on school calendar and student days. This is an itinerant position currently providing services to Fairview School District. Hourly rate for this position is dependent upon level of education ranging from $42.38 to $44.96 per hour.
Required Qualifications:
- PA Level 1 or Level II Teaching Certificate
- PA ESL Program Specialist K-12 Certification
- Prior experience working with ESL/ELD student population (preferred)
Essential Functions:
- Provide assistance supporting the fundamental concepts and practices of ESL/ELD instruction
- Select and design teaching resources for English learners
- Provide instructional adaptations/modifications to assist English learners
- Conduct effective assessments to identify levels of language proficiency acquisition and content learning
- Monitor English learner's content learning
- Participate in individualized education plan preparation for English learners who are participating in special education assistance/services
- Provide school staff with resources/professional activities to promote understanding and sensitivity toward all cultures
- Provide appropriate information and services to English learner's family
- Provide assistance to academic content teachers as they instruct English learners in the required content knowledge
Successful applicants will be required to submit acceptable PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance and Federal History Clearance as well as complete forms Act 168 for current employer and any previous employer where the applicant worked directly with children. Additionally, a negative TB test will be required within 3 months of receipt of the test results by the IU.
Source : Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5
