AVID Excel EL Teacher (Middle School) (FCH)

Job Description:

The AVID Excel Multilingual/ELL trained teacher develops multilingual students' ability to effectively perform in courses of study in the English language by implementing district approved curriculum. The AVID Excel Teacher is a high-energy, student-centered educator and advocate dedicated to closing the opportunity gap. This educator will teach the elective class,
implementing the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework to prepare students-particularly those in the "academic middle" still receiving language services-for success in rigorous curriculum and post-secondary life that include planning and preparation for the 3 E's (1. Enrollment into a 2- or 4-year college/university 2. enlistment into the military or 3. employment post high school through training and acquired certifications).

This job reports to the Principal and is a member of the AVID Site Team as the primary Excel teacher. This is a 10-month, Licensed Teacher poistion with Francis C. Hammond Middle School.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses:




• A Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional, Collegiate, or PostGraduate License, with an endorsement in English as a Second Language required, or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate EL endorsement upon hiring.
• Willingness to take part in online and/or face to face AVID educator training, which may include travel

Essential Functions:

• Directly supports the instruction of AVID Excel students, or AVID for long-term multilingual learners.
• Adapts, uses and delivers the targeted AVID Excel curriculum, or Excel Digital planning guides, inclusive of language development through thematic units, college and career readiness preparation experiences, and targeted language domain development in writing, inquiry collaboration, organization and reading (WICOR).
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and students' achievements; develop methods for improvement and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents and administration as it relates to language development.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, including other AVID teachers, site coordinator, AVID tutors, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Serves as an advocate for and with students to improve performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues that all support reducing barriers for access.
• Directs AVID tutors, volunteers and/or student workers to provide an effective inquiry-based study groups, or AVID Scholar Groups, that take place during 40% of weekly classes.
• Serves as part of the AVID Site team to collaborate on monthly events and learning experiences related to college and career, speaker engagements, and workforce learning targeted at engaging students and providing opportunity knowledge.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic and interpersonal and social emotional learning skills and strategies centered around student agency and success for the next level of learning.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment with a strength in relationship building and with student agency at the heart of classroom environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, field trips, cultural trips) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Guide students to better understand the relationship between course exposure, personal interests, and assets and goal development; develop opportunity knowledge around the college and university search and field trips exploration, college application process, FAFSA completion, financial aid and scholarship exposure.
• Connect classroom learning to real-world industry sectors and experts, which supports the ACPS 2030 initiative to provide diverse career-based learning experiences that also aligns to the Alexandria City High Schools Academies and pathways mode
• Participates in a regular collaborative PLC and department meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, Parent Square, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment and adhere to Education Code and school policies.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation:

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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