Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
Must meet all of the following requirements:
- NS endorsement on teaching certificate
- Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with a K-12 certificate
- Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with previous experience as a teacher of language development or language arts
Preferential consideration will be given to applicants who also have a certification as a Spanish World Languages teacher (FF endorsement)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district’s/school’s instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area
Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as needed
Maintain confidentiality of student information (FERPA/HIPPA).
Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting.
Demonstrate professional behavior in manner and appearance.
Work cooperatively with building staff.
Regular, timely and predictable attendance.
Be responsible to the designated supervisor(s) for assignments and directions at what, how, when and to whom specific aide duties are to be performed.

It is the policy of the Watervliet Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, religion, age,

marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, weight, height, or handicap be excluded from

participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any

of its programs or activities.

Secondary English as a Second Language Teacher