At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
The ESL Teacher (Specialist) will work in the Language and Learning Lab to ensure our ESL students achieve excellence in speaking, writing, reading and listening. Additionally, the ESL Specialist will work closely with a variety of ESL experts and Rocketship team members to collaborate in designing key components of the Language and Learning Lab, then execute on that compelling vision. Specialists are responsible for working with students in sheltered blocks for additional support and intervention in speaking, listening, reading, writing, phonics and decoding, and reading comprehension. To do this effectively, the Specialist uses formative and summative data from WIDA to create lesson plans that meet each child's needs while maintaining close communications with classroom teachers and families regarding the child's progress. Additionally, the ESL Specialists will conduct a deep-dive analysis of annual WIDA data, then report the outcomes and action steps to teachers and school leaders on professional development days.
ESL Specialists report to an Assistant Principal.
Location: Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary - 2526 Dickerson Pike, Nashville TN 37207
$54,048 - $78,940 a year
Physical demands include talking, hearing, communicating with both adults and children, using hands or fingers, handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls, standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, and occasionally climbing ladders. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
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