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**ROLE SUMMARY**:
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with qualifications and experience working with children throughout the primary and middle years.
(Grade 1 to Grade 11)
Applicants must be willing to be active, positive energy, flexible participants in a hard-working team of teachers.
It is very important to have a positive relationship with the EAL students as they often struggle to understand content and may feel marginalized in the classroom.
EAL session are aimed at helping students develop their language skills, but also to be a safe place for students to take the time they need to learn and understand what is going on around them.
Students often learn at very different paces; therefore, it is important to be flexible when planning lessons and able to differentiate between several different EAL levels in one grade.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- work closely with homeroom and Class teachers to identify and support the students who are new to English or are continuing with the EAL programme from previous years
- work with homeroom and Class teachers to implement appropriate differentiation for EAL students
- help differentiate assessments (all kinds), class materials, key vocabulary and learning experience to best benefit the learning of the student when appropriate
- creating and implementing EAL addendums for each unit of study in each grade level to support learning in the classroom
- EAL session include both push-in (two to three) and pull-out (one or two) lessons per week depending on the needs of the student and homeroom/class teacher
- language objectives are identified at the beginning of each unit between EAL teacher and homeroom/class teacher, communication and collaborative planning are key
- basic grammatical structures and information are taught throughout the lessons, but integrated into the units that are being taught in the classroom (it is important that students understand the practical and daily use of language)
- language usage in the classroom and EAL lessons should be similar to provide individual learning experiences that are taken from language that is used in class
- assessment of new students takes place at the beginning of the school year and the EAL levels are determined based of these early assessments
- students will be regularly assessed informally and formally to make sure they are developing and to see if/how they still need additional EAL support - concerns should be brought to the attention of the homeroom/class teacher
- students in the upper grades who need more support, may have access to additional EAL sessions if it seems appropriate with the coordinator and homeroom/Class teacher
- teacher can come to talk about issues they are having in class and ways in which they can better support EAL students
- writing reports approximately twice a year
- meeting with parents when appropriate to support their learning
- help develop and support the language curriculum and policy, with a focus on EAL
- collaborate regarding the transition of students between programmes and alignment of the expectations for second language learners.
**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:
- Potential teachers must possess the following experience, skills and knowledge:
- Bachelor's Degree and qualified to teach Early Years / Primary Education
- Established experience in teaching the Early Years Foundation Stages - No NQTs
- Be a fluent and proficient user of English with excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate an ability in engaging with pupils and teaching staff alike maintaining a high standard of work at all times
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and professionalism at all times
- Have a positive and flexible approach to school life and a well-developed ability to work in teams
- The ability to create a happ