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Description: Academic Specialist- English Language LearnersFocus Hours:8 hours/day, 5 days/week Job Summary: The Academic Specialist will be a leader within Westwood IntermediateSchool’s System of Intervention in providing support to students andstaff. This person willprovide highquality interventions within our Math and Reading System of Intervention that are specific, measurable, attainable, results bound, and time driven. This person, with their expertise and knowledge,will have the ability to work within a professional learning community to supportand align the work of adults to improve personalized instruction. Qualified applicants will be interviewed as applications are received.

Candidate will be responsible for all assigned classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include: implementation of curriculum, assessing student progress, aligning assessment w/ instruction, responding to studentsw/ personalized learning opportunities,communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues while functioning as a member of the Spring Lake Park School staff. To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for kindergarten through grade three education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course student adopted by the School Board, and other appropriate learning activities. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Establishes and maintains stands of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.

Duty Days: 185 Start: 8/29/2016 Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Candidate will be responsible for all assigned grade level classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include: the implementation of curriculum, communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues while functioning as a member of the Spanish Immersion staff and working towards school – wide goals and team goals. *Demonstrate English Language proficiency to allow communication with parents. *Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil. *Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences. *Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. *Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth; keep appropriate records in a timely fashion prepare progress reports. *Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans. *Maintain a professional day, as defined by building/and contract. *Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc. *Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors. *Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices. *Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis. *Integration of technology into instruction. *Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.