Barrington Public Schools Hiring for District – (Part-Time) Teacher to Speakers of Other Languages Job at Barrington, RI Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS: Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages Certification Granted by the Rhode Island Department of EducationExperience as an SOL Teacher (minimum of 1 year)Bachelors Degree, Masters PreferredTo support Barrington’s commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate pool will include people of all races, ethnicities, creeds, socioeconomic classes, gender identities, sexual orientations, and disabilities statuses in work activities. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity and diversity.REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent JOB GOAL: This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, standards-based integrated Multi-Language Learner (MLL) program focused on the social-emotional and academic learning needs of MLLs. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Work on collaborative building teamsDevelop student-centered lessons.Provide direct individual and group instruction. Have a strong working knowledge of strategies for MLLsHave a strong command of the WIDA StandardsProvide effective, evidence-based instruction embedded within the daily classroom routine and individualized to meet each childs needs.Provide accommodations, modifications, and specialized instruction to students with disabilities who are integrated into the program.Demonstrate a strong command of ACCESS and WIDA assessments and aligned instructional strategies.Facilitate the effective utilization of community resources to meet the needs of school children.Express concern for all students regardless of cultural, academic, or intellectual needs.Demonstrate sensitivity in working with staff, students and parents.Keep abreast of current trends in teaching and learning.Follow established communication channels.Submit required reports promptly and accurately.Use appropriate resources for referral and consultation.Utilize the District grade reporting, curriculum, and attendance systems.Develop and implement quality MLL programs and plans.Implement regular progress monitoring strategies and reporting.Coordinate with District MLL teachers.Collaborate with educators, including but not limited to speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, reading specialist, psychologist, social worker, classroom teachers, and math specialists.Actively engage in the school’s professional learning community.Integrate tenets of Professional Learning Community, Visible Learning, Deeper Learning, Responsive Classroom, Positive Behavioral Supports, and Social-Emotional Learning Competencies in day-to-day practices.Provide students with opportunities and guidance to evaluate their work and behavior against defined criteria and use the results of self-assessment to establish individual goals for learning use assessment results to provide students with timely, helpful, and accurate feedback on their progress toward achievement goals.Reflect on practice and assume responsibility for professional development by actively seeking and participating in opportunities to learn and grow as professionals and enhance the instructional core and specialized instruction.Solicit feedback from students, families, and colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching.Take responsibility for learning about and implementing federal, state, district, and school initiatives to improve teaching and learning.Interact with students, colleagues, parents, and others in a professional manner that is fair and equitable and guided by codes of professional conduct. Exhibit attributes of reliable attendance, promptness, dependability, and professional ethics; Use effective communication skills with students, colleagues, families, and related agencies (spoken, written, and non-verbal); Complete all requested forms, reports, and data collections in an accurate and timely manner; Perform the functions of the position following the: RI Professional Teaching Standards; RI Professional Code of Conduct; and all laws, regulations, school district policies, directives, the mission of the district, school-based plans, and administrative priorities/requests; and Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or necessary to perform the functions of the position. Performs other duties as may be assigned and/or necessary to perform the functions of the position. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard, view a computer screen, and sit or stand for extended periods. Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, grasp, and manipulate large and small items. The employee must also move from location to location, lift items weighing up to 30 pounds, and engage in restraints following CPI. Communication requirements include hearing and responding to voice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and presenting information orally and in writing. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. All job duties will be provided in person. Some students may require virtual support. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The length of the contract is to be determined by the Superintendent. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated following the provisions of the School Committee policy on the evaluation of teaching staff.

Job Type: Full-time