FirstLine Schools: ELL Lead Teacher
Reports to: RTI Coordinator 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Position Type:  Full Time 

Position Summary:

FirstLine Schools is currently seeking a talented, passionate, full time ELL teacher to provide academic and learning support to students. The ELL Teacher will work to ensure the academic success of the students by developing and implementing appropriate lesson plans and instructional techniques that are aligned to the school’s curriculum and learning and behavior goals through a combination of direct instruction (push in and pull out) and consultation with classroom teachers. Candidates must be certified to teach ELL or be eligible for Louisiana certification.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in an urban, open admissions setting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Lesson Planning
• Plan for and provide pull-out and push-in services as appropriate for students
• Consult with classroom teachers on instructional strategies
• Design materials for student use
• Write and monitor accommodation plans
• Review and maintain student records to comply with all legal and school reporting requirements
• Support classroom teachers and support teachers in developing and planning curriculum and accommodations and modifications for students
• Assess students and gather data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and ensure students perform at high levels

Education & Experience:

• A BA or BS
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience
• A strong background in and command of language acquisition process
• Louisiana ESL certification or eligibility

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

• Believe in every student’s ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum
• Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations
• Take personal responsibility 
• Highly detail-oriented 
• Open to learning and evolving with AI as a tool at work
• Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders 
• Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to embed and model the FirstLine Commitments: We Keep Learning, We Work Together, We Are Helpful, We Are the Safekeepers of our Community, We Share Joy, We Show Results!

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Occasional physical exertion is required, including exerting up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Supervises: 

No 
 

About FirstLine Schools- 

In 1998, FirstLine Schools started the first charter school in New Orleans. FirstLine now operates several (Pre)K-8th grade schools.  Our mission is to create and inspire great, open-admissions public schools in New Orleans.  Our staff is a diverse and talented group dedicated to our students’ success and to their own growth.  Our schools are led by leaders who hold themselves accountable for student achievement and teacher development.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. FirstLine Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 403b plan.

FirstLine Schools is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) organization.