English Language Learner Teacher, Grades K-4 (25-26 School Year)

East End Prep is looking for teachers with exceptionally high expectations for their students combined with a “whatever it takes” attitude toward meeting those expectations. Located in the heart of East Nashville, East End Prep is empowering elementary and middle school students with the foundation necessary to excel in high school and eventually college completion. At East End Prep, we are built on the firm belief that great teachers given the right environment to perform on a high level and “work their magic” in the classroom is the key to overall student and school success.

Summary

East End Prep seeks an English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher serving elementary students to support our students’ growth and achievement.

Roles And Responsibilities

This teacher will be responsible for a caseload within our EL program and be responsible for those scholars’ academic growth and achievement.

This Role Includes

EL Direct Services

• Teaches elementary EL students in small group or co-teaching settings; carefully plans for and executes this time with students and content teacher
• Communicates and collaborates with EL students and their families about these services
• Works aggressively toward clear goals for EL student success as demonstrated by WIDA assessments, content area assessments, and East End Prep’s goals

School-Wide EL Supports

• Uses data to develop individualized learning plans for each EL student on their caseload
• Advises other teachers in using these plans to support their EL students across content areas
• Facilitates data-based reviews of EL student progress

Collaborative Leadership

• Works closely with the Special Education Dean of Student Supports to manage our EL vision, assessment, and compliance. This includes working as part of a team to:
• Coordinate and manage WIDA assessments
• Use data to craft goals and action plan to ensure East End Prep’s EL students are supported in transformative growth
• Refine and improve our EL program, building from a strengths-based perspective
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with local EL leaders, including at MNPS

Qualifications

• An active TN teaching license with an EL endorsement required
• Special Education/Interventionist certification or coursework preferred
• Gifted Endorsement preferred
• Deep understanding of WIDA standards and assessments, or another set of EL standards and a willingness to learn WIDA
• Strong understanding of SIOP and/or another evidence-based framework for English language development
• Orton Gillingham trained preferred
• Familiarity with Gifted Eligibility criteria preferred
• A demonstrated track record of meeting high expectations and accomplishing goals even in the face of obstacles
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines, with the ability to efficiently and effectively complete tasks
• A history of working well as part of a team, with a strong “whatever it takes” orientation
• Bachelor’s degree, with an advanced degree strongly preferred

Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at East End Prep includes a comprehensive benefits and retirement package.