ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher

GEO Next Generation High School; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Next Generation High School in Baton Rouge is seeking an ESL teacher for a full-time, 10-month assignment. The role focuses on delivering standards-based instruction across subjects in a blended learning environment and supporting student growth through data-driven practices.

You will communicate with parents, collaborate with SPED staff, and participate in school functions, while upholding professional expectations and state standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with ESL certification or licensure.
• Passing Praxis ESL certification or Louisiana ESL teaching license.
• Strong tech skills to integrate technology in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment with direct/indirect instruction in standards-based subjects.
• Participate in TAP requirements and focus on data-driven instruction.
• Create an engaging, innovative learning environment to develop critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and assessments.
• Communicate regularly with parents and track student progress.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Tech integration

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher with ESL content hours

Praxis ESL certification or LA ESL license

Job description

Description

GEO Academy of EBR is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for the students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. We are committed to providing our students with instruction that is standards-based and challenging, that meets the needs of each individual student enrolled. We firmly believe that “through our doors walk college graduates”. Through our partnership with local community colleges our students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost to the student. Students who attend GEO Academy of EBR will graduate with a minimum of a Core-40 High School diploma and up to 60 college credits and their Associate’s degree.

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal and Administrative Team

This is a Full-Time, 10-month position.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

An ESL teacher is required to perform the following duties:

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction/assistance in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards
• Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
• Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
• Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal
• Dress professional and uphold all school policies

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in the content area
• Passing score on Praxis test for ESL certification area OR valid Louisiana Teaching License with ESL certification
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement