Teacher English as a New Language Teacher

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES in New York seeks an ENL teacher to support CTE students whose first language is not English. The role blends direct instruction with collaboration with CTE teachers to embed English language development in coursework.

The position requires NYSED ESOL certification, a minimum of four years of teaching experience, and a track record of collaboration. CTE experience and bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• NYSED Certification: ESOL
• Minimum of four years of full-time teaching experience (preferred)
• Prior teaching in a CTE setting (preferred)
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Experience teaching in underserved areas (preferred)
• Experience working with students with interrupted formal education (SIFE) (preferred)
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Providing pull-out and push-in support for English Language Learners (ELLs) in CTE programs
• Providing curricular support to CTE teachers who have ELLs in their classes
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with CTE teachers to support student success
• Becoming familiar with curriculum maps and requirements for each program that has embedded English credit
• Providing direct instruction to small groups of students and/or support for content classes containing ELLs
• Advising teachers on modifying and accommodating curriculum for ELL students
• Administering New York State mandated assessments for ELL students, as applicable

Skills

ESOL Certification

Collaboration skills

Bilingual encouraged

ELL experience in underserved areas

SIFE experience

Job description

Description

The Nassau BOCES seeks an English as a New Language (ENL) teacher to assist Career and Technical Education (CTE) students within in-district programs whose first language is not English. The ENL teacher will provide direct instructional support to students and collaborate with CTE teachers to support English language development within career and technical coursework. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing "pull-out" and "push-in" support for English Language Learners (ELLs) in CTE programs
• Providing curricular support to CTE teachers who have ELLs in their classes
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with CTE teachers to support student success
• Becoming familiar with the curriculum maps and requirements for each program that has embedded English credit
• Providing direct instruction to small groups of students and/or support for content classes containing ELLs, based on CR-154 requirements
• Advising teachers on modifying and accommodating curriculum for ELL students and sharing best practices to ensure high-quality instruction
• Administering New York State mandated assessments for ELL students, as applicable

Requirements

• New York State Education Department (NYSED) Certification: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Minimum of four (4) years of full-time, verifiable teaching experience is preferred
• Prior teaching experience in a CTE setting is preferred
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Experience teaching in underserved areas is preferred
• Experience working with students with interrupted formal education (SIFE) is preferred
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

SALARY: As per labor contract

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.