Job Description:
English Language Learner Teacher - Academy of Innovation at Remington - 2025-2026

Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the school principal, facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized learning and small group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and utilizes instructional materials that result in high quality learning experiences that maximize instructional time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods based on individual student needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge of developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional development, department/district meetings, and/or by conducting research.
• Keeps accurate and complete records regarding achievement, and attendance as required by the district/building procedures/policies.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and effective communication with students and their parents/guardians.
• Ensures that student behavior conforms to the school/district policies and establishes/maintains standards of student conduct needed to achieve an effective learning environment.
• Coordinates with other staff members, participates in faculty meetings, and attends professional development.
• Selects and utilizes appropriate learning materials/instructional tools consistent with district curriculum.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal(s).

                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or  
                              responsibility.

Travel Requirements:

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current English language development teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Ability to use learning software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents/guardians.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Fluency in a language other than English is preferred.
  
  Qualifications:
• Missouri English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12 Certification

Education:

• Bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university.

FLSA Status:       Exempt

Position open until filled

Candidates that have signed a contract for the 2025-26 school year need to check with their district prior to applying to ensure they can be released from their contract if they are recommended for the position.