Employment Opportunity: The Inter-American Magnet School
The Inter-American Magnet School is a school that promotes academic excellence through dual language and multicultural education. Students attain proficiency levels in Spanish and English that enable them to participate in communicative, academic and workplace contexts in their school level Pre-K through 8.
Position: Bilingual Education Teacher (4th Grade)
Duties/Responsibilities:
Fully implement the components of dual language instruction across all academic areas. Thematic units for literacy, social studies, science and math are developed by grade level and guided by essential questions.
Define enduring concepts (big ideas) and measurable outcomes (performance descriptors) for each curriculum area in each unit that are shared with students/parents at the beginning of the unit and used to guide daily lesson planning.
Actively support the evaluation plan across all academic areas including formative and summative evaluation to monitor student progress and to assure maximum student progress.
Collaboration and planning with grade level teachers to develop units and weekly/daily lesson plans that are turned in each week. Ensure that individual student needs (ELL, SSL, Special Education) are addressed within daily instructional planning and evaluation.
Plan grade level curriculum units and weekly lesson plan for uniform instruction in grade level and across grade levels with grade level team. Actively participate in ongoing action research with grade level to inform instruction for maximizing student progress and for program improvement. Take leadership role in work groups and committees in the collective work to make this special school work.
Requirement:
Must have very strong language skills in Spanish and English.
Certification in Elementary Education and ESL endorsement is mandatory.
Certification in Bilingual/Bicultural Education is preferred.
Qualified Applicants Contact:
Inter-American Magnet School – Unit #4890
851 Waveland, Chicago, IL 60613 (or GSR #33)
Telephone: (773)534-5490 ext. 18067
Fax: (773)534-5483 (please do not fax resume, hand deliver or mail resumé)
Submit to: Principal, Dr. Vernita Vallez
Applicants who are new to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) must also complete the online CPS application.
Esl Teaching is the New Career for Stay Home Moms
Teaching English as a Secondary Language ESL online has proven to be one the fastest-growing online jobs nowadays. More foreigners are recognizing the benefits of being fluent in English, and the target market is no longer concentrated only on students, but on business professionals as well. Besides that, people find that ESL teaching doesn’t just pay well; it also meets the needs of individuals who find it more comfortable working at home.
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Consultant/Technical Assistance Provider for the Mid-Atlantic Equity Assistance Center
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Consultant/Technical Assistance Provider for the Mid-Atlantic Equity Assistance Center (MAEC), a project of The George Washington University’s Center for Equity and Excellence in Education (GW-CEEE)
REPORTS TO:
Director, Mid-Atlantic Equity Center (MAEC)
ROLE:
Plan, coordinate, and provide technical assistance, training, and professional development on a variety of educational equity issues to educators/clients in West Virginia. Anticipated work level is 20%-40%.
Provide technical assistance and training to school districts, schools, state education agencies and other clients in on issues related to equity, access to high quality curriculum, and academic rigor.
Conduct needs assessments of districts, schools, and programs; develop technical assistance plans outlining goals, objectives, and strategies for technical assistance based on needs assessment; create training materials tailored to client needs.
Provide information, technical assistance, and training to clients based on current research.
Complete data tracking template and other administrative records detailing services provided.
Maintain contact with clients to provide follow-up assistance as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with the West Virginia State Department of Education about resources and services from the MAEC to LEAs in the state.
Collect data on the status of equity issues in West Virginia for MAEC needs assessment.
Share knowledge in areas of expertise with staff and clients as needed.
Present information on current equity issues and Center programs at state, regional, and national conferences.
Implement other related tasks as assigned by the project director.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel by air and/or car for meetings, conferences, and client service delivery.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in assessing the educational needs of school districts and in providing technical assistance to administrators, educators, parents, and community members. Knowledge of educational equity issues and current research, including dropout prevention and reentry, the equitable distribution of highly qualified teachers, access to high quality curriculum for English language learners, and the disproportional representation of minorities in special education and gifted programs, school violence/harassment, and gender equity. Ability to assess educational issues within an equity framework. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively with educators, administrators, parents, and community members; ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, and to work as an effective, collegial, and contributing member of the project team. Experience using basic software applications/procedures in a local area network and the Internet. Advanced degree in an appropriate discipline and experience working in K-12 education in West Virginia preferred.
Compensation
Based on educational qualifications and experience.
Note
Send resume, cover letter, references, and a writing sample to Alex Payne at apayne@ceee.gwu.edu.
GW-CEEE
The George Washington University Center for Equity and Excellence in Education
1555 Wilson Boulevard #515
Arlington, VA 22209
703-528-5973
The University is an EEO Employer
ESL Classroom Success Relies Heavily On Good Group Dynamics
The Helen Doron educational franchise helps children learn English by creating high quality innovative learning programs for children of all ages the world over. Audrey Serper is a key member of the Helen Doron pedagogic development team and a veteran Teacher Trainer. She comments on how group dynamics works in Helen Doron Early English classrooms. “Without positive group dynamics, no classroom will be successful, for either the students or the teacher. Our lessons are built for small groups of 4 - 8 children. Any less, and the energy level for a good group dynamics just isn’t there - that’s why Helen Doron lessons are more effective than private tutoring.”…
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U.S. Department of Education-Office of Migrant Education: Education Program Specialist
From: Linda Little (Linda.Little@ed.gov)
The Office of Migrant Education in the US Department of Education has a job opening for a GS-13 Education Program Specialist (Series 1720).
Applications will close on March 27, 2009.
The SALARY RANGE for this position is 86,927.00 - 113,007.00 USD per year. The area of consideration for this position is “All Recruiting Sources” for non-status candidates (i.e., applicants are not Federal employees). The announcement number is OESE-2009-0066.
As an Education Program Specialist, the incumbent analyzes and advises management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations or the productivity and efficiency of education program management, or both. This position is designed for experienced professionals with education and/or background in teaching or administering education programs at the local, state, and Federal levels.
Please direct all inquiries about applying for the position to Linda.Little@ed.gov or call Ms. Little at 202/401-3609.
Apply for the job online at USAJobs.gov, or cut and paste the following link into your browser to go directly to the position: Link
Current Federal employees may search for the job w/ announcement number OESE-2009-0067.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA): Research Associate
The George Washington University/Graduate School of Education and Human Development - NCELA
Position Title: Research Associate (A01787)
Description/Responsibilities:
The George Washington University’s National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA), located within the Institute for Education Studies of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development anticipates the immediate availability of a Research Associate position. Hiring will be based on the availability of funds from the U.S. Department of Education. While the University identifies the position as research-based, the key responsibility will focus on providing technical assistance information to the national education community serving English language learners (ELLs).
Minimum Qualifications:
One to three years experience in the education of ELLs;
Bachelor’s degree in an education or education-related area;
General knowledge of the No Child Left Behind Act;
Demonstrated experience working with ELL education programs, policy, and practice; and
Demonstrated communication skills.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:
Three to five years experience in the education of ELLs;
Master’s degree is preferred in an education or education-related area;
Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance information to states, school districts, or institutions of higher education (IHEs) regarding the education of ELLs;
Knowledge of Title I and Title III standards, assessment, and accountability requirements;
Demonstrated experience in professional development for teachers of ELLs or foreign language education programs;
Excellent oral and written skills;
The ability to prepare and upload materials for websites;
Demonstrated knowledge in assessment, research, evaluation, and/or second language acquisition.
Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive based on continuous availability of funds; and on experience.
A complete application package will include the following:
A cover letter describing your interest in the position and focusing on the qualifications listed above;
A current resume that demonstrates appropriate experience and expertise; and
Contact information for three references.
Application/Benefits: Email applications are preferred. Please send the completed package to askNCELA@gwu.edu, or mail to: NCELA/GWU, Personnel, 2011 Eye Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006. Generous benefits package include tuition. No calls please.
GW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA): Research Scientist
The George Washington University/Graduate School of Education and Human Development-NCELA
Position Title: Research Scientist (A06950)
Description/Responsibilities:
The George Washington University’s National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA), located within the Institute for Education Studies of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development anticipates the immediate availability of a Research Scientist position. Hiring will be based on the availability of funds from the U.S. Department of Education. While the University identifies the position as research-based, the key responsibility will focus on providing technical assistance information to the national education community serving English language learners (ELLs).
Minimum Qualifications:
Five years experience in the education of ELLs;
Master’s degree in an education or education-related area;
Detailed knowledge of the No Child Left Behind Act;
Demonstrated experience working with ELL education programs, policy, and practice; and
Exceptional communication skills.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:
Five to ten years experience in the education of ELLs;
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in an education or education-related area;
Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance information to states, school districts, and institutions of higher education (IHEs) regarding the education of ELLs;
Detailed knowledge of Title I and Title III standards, assessment, and accountability requirements;
Demonstrated experience in professional development for teachers of ELLs and foreign language education programs;
Excellent oral and written skills;
The ability to prepare and upload materials for websites;
Expertise knowledge in assessment, research, evaluation, and/or second language acquisition.
Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive based on continuous availability of funds; and on experience.
A complete application package will include the following:
A cover letter describing your interest in the position and focusing on the qualifications listed above;
A current curriculum vitae that demonstrates appropriate experience and expertise; and
Contact information for three references.
Application/Benefits: Email applications are preferred. Please send the completed package to askNCELA@gwu.edu, or mail to: NCELA/GWU, Personnel, 2011 Eye Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006. Generous benefits package include tuition. No calls please.
GW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
George Washington University: Research Assistant
From: Patricia Doran (prdoran@gwu.edu)
Research assistant needed for the bilingual special education program at the George Washington University. Position involves working in school-based settings to support in-service teachers enrolled in bilingual special education coursework, along with research, data analysis, and administrative duties related to supporting the project. Minimum qualifications include 2 years of educational experience and a master’s in ESOL, special education, bilingual special education, or a related field. Tuition funding for doctoral study in bilingual special education is included as a benefit of employment. Please contact Patricia Doran at prdoran@gwu.edu for further information.
Cumberland Valley gets additional teacher, aide for ESL students
A teacher and teacher aide who are trained to teach English to students whose first language is not English will join the staff of the Cumberland Valley School District.
The school board approved spending $38,000 on salaries and benefits for the rest of the year for the positions.
The English-as-a-second-language ESL aide is expected to work at Hampden Elementary School, where parents have complained about a staff shortage. A special meeting to address parents’ concerns will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hampden.
The new ESL teacher will work with both elementary and high school students, district officials said.
Cumberland Valley gets additional teacher, aide for ESL students - PennLive.com.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: Fellow, English Language Fellow Program
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: Fellow, English Language Fellow Program
From: Faith Jarmon (elf@georgetown.edu)
English Language Fellow Program
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA
Job Rank: Fellow
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Teaching English as Second or Foreign Language
Description: Rewarding, exciting professional and personal development opportunities in AY 2009-2010.
Several openings in: Chile, Indonesia, Russia, and Turkey and additional projects in approximately 80 other countries worldwide.
Apply online now for an English Language Fellowship sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
Eligibility requirements:
· U.S. Citizenship*
· Master’s degree with a focus in TEFL/TESL
· Degree must be conferred by end of spring term 2009
· Fellows must have a minimum 2 years professional TESL/TEFL experience; both teacher training and curriculum/materials development experience are helpful.
· Senior Fellows must have a minimum four years of teacher training experience; overseas experience preferred.
*U.S. citizenship is a MUST
Fellows serve as full-time ESL/EFL instructors and may be engaged in some teacher training, ESP instruction, curriculum/materials development, test design, assessment, evaluation, programming, summer camps, and outreach projects.
Senior Fellows serve primarily as teacher trainers and may be engaged in supervision, advising, ESP instruction, curriculum/materials development, test design, assessment, evaluation, programming, research, and outreach projects.
Assignments are for a 10-month period typically beginning in September 2009, following a mandatory 3-day pre-departure orientation conference in Washington, DC. Some projects may begin in October, other begin in early 2010. Project descriptions for AY 2009-2010 will be available on our website in March 2009.
The English Language (EL) Fellow Program fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries by sending talented, highly qualified U.S. educators in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on ten-month fellowships to overseas academic institutions in all regions of the world. The program promotes English language learning and enhances English teaching capacity abroad. Through U.S. embassy projects, Fellows share their expertise, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn other cultures. Upon returning to the United States, they share their experiences and acquired knowledge with their communities and professional colleagues.
The EL Fellow Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. As a program administrator, Georgetown University’s Center for International Education and Development is recruiting applicants for approximately 100 positions for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Complete on-line application dossier must contain the following:
· Application
· Résumé
· Two 1-page lesson plans/teacher training modules
· Statement of purpose (not to exceed 500 words)
· Applying fellowship experience (not to exceed 500 words)
· Two current reference letters
· Graduate transcript
Program provisions:
· Stipend: Fellows - $25,000; Senior Fellows - $35,000
· Living allowance
· Round trip airfare to the United States to the host country
Supplemental health benefit plan
· Miscellaneous allowances (shipping, educational materials, program, activities, and pre-departure expenses).
For more information about the Program and to apply, please visit our website. The deadline for priority consideration is March 31, 2009; however, applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2009 (Open until filled)
Contact Information:
Project Officer Faith Jarmon
Email: elf@georgetown.edu
Phone: 202-687-2608