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High School English
Job Description

About the American Dream School
The American Dream School is a dual-language (Spanish/English) high school in the Mott Haven area of the South Bronx. We will offer a project-based, dual-language program that cultivates bilingualism and biliteracy.

About the Position
The American Dream School is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, and engaging teacher who is committed to serving English Language Learners and cultivating bilingualism and biliteracy. The ideal candidate has a passion for both reading and history. He/she will see this position as an opportunity to teach high schoolers not only how to become successful readers but how to actually enjoy history. This candidate will be able to create an environment where abstract concepts and discussion are obtainable for all students (including a large ELL population) and be able to merge historical content with modern themes in today’s literature.

Responsibilities

Classroom Preparation
Create instructional lesson plans and activities that cultivate active engagement and a meaningful learning experience
Assess changing curricular needs and implement plans for improvement
Distribute materials and assist in other time management/organizational duties
Type, file, and duplicate materials

Teaching Responsibilities
Building a classroom culture in which students love literature;
Teaching students to engage with compelling and complex texts;
Instructing grammar, style, vocabulary, and rhetoric through scholar writing of authentic creative and informative pieces;
Guide students in preparing to be successful on NYS Common Core English Regents Exam
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups
Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs including physical help
Attend and participate in staff meetings
Create meaningful interim assessments that will help drive instruction

Classroom Management Responsibilities
Supervise and manage students in all spaces, upholding ADS core values, rules and policies www.theamericandreamschool.org

Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material
Maintain accurate records and create reports

Additional Responsibilities
Assist with breakfast/lunch duties
Follow a co-teaching model
Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work
Access students’ DRA level quarterly
Perform other assigned duties

Special Education Responsibilities
Create an annual goal for students’ IEP
Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area
Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested
Participate in yearly IEP conferences
Establish appropriate modifications and goals for each student

Position Requirements
Candidate must provide confirmation they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated;
Bilingual Spanish/English;
New York State Teaching Certification in Special Education 7-12 is required.
Strong organizational skills;
Maintain confidentiality and meets deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy;
Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive;
Effective verbal, writing and listening skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $59,000.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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