Classroom Teacher / English as a Second Language (ESL)

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking a District English Learners Teacher.

The successful candidate will work under the District EL Coordinator and building principals to facilitate student success and growth in English learning.

Responsibilities: * Keep abreast of current theory, research and best practices in EL * Attend/seek out professional development * Connect/network with EL organizations and colleagues * Effectively consult and collaborate with school personnel and other professionals regarding student placement, materials, and instruction * Attend appropriate building-level meetings related to EL * Support classroom teachers who work with EL students * Facilitate professional development * Help plan professional development sessions based on the needs of the district * Present and/or facilitate professional development sessions * Establish instructional programming and provide direct instruction to students who are identified as needing EL support * Use district programs and protocols to provide instruction for students * Administer the LAS Links * Communicate with parents and families * Provide families with strategies and resources they can use at home * Share student data and progress toward goals Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Content-specific skills * Computer proficiency * Organization skills * Interpersonal skills * Attention to detail Required: * Teaching Certification * TESOL Preferred * Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License * Job requires working at different locations throughout the district; reliable transportation is desired Pay and Benefits: Per the Ledyard Education Association agreement Physical Requirements: * Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times * Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child To Apply: Applications will only be accepted online.

Review of applications may begin immediately.

Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website, or Access the application at: to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.