Full-time English Language Development Teacher - Springfield - Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5

Position Overview:

187 work days per year

PTO: 10 Sick Days, 3 Personal Days, 2 Emergency Days (these will be pro-rated for duration of the 24/25 school year)

Full Medical PPO, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents on hire date ($75/month Premium + deductible)

Required minimum 7.5% contribution to Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)

• PA Level 1 or Level II Teaching Certificate
• PA ESL Program Specialist K-12 Certification
• Prior experience working with ESL/ELD student population (preferred)

• 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.