Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center seeks a dynamic and dedicated ENL Teacher to support our diverse student population. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for empowering English Language Learners (ELLs) to succeed in their chosen career and technical education (CTE) programs. This position requires flexibility, creativity, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by ELLs in a CTE setting.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with CTE teachers to differentiate instruction for ELLs. Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters language development. Support the development of employability/workplace skills. Advocate for the needs of ELLs and collaborate with school staff to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities. Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices in ENL instruction and CTE education. Support the inclusive environment within the specific skilled trade areas. Serve as a liaison between the Career and Technical Center and our business partners.
Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at www.ulsterboces.org for details).
Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range starting at $63,112.00
To be legally employed as a Teacher, you must possess a valid teacher certificate. (For more information visit:
http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do.)
NYS Certification Details:
Area of Interest: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: English to Speakers of Other Languages
Grade Level: Pre K-12 - All Grades
Title: English to Speakers of Other Languages
Type of Certificate: Initial or Professional
Only candidates who currently possess appropriate NYS certification, or qualify for the initial teaching certificate, will be considered for this position.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To help students plan, develop and execute such individual learning programs and experiences as well as contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Works with individuals and groups of students in devising sequences of educational experiences that may be expected to lead the students to achievement of their specified goals.
- Serves as a resource person to students pursuing individual learning programs.
- Meets regularly with students assigned for the purpose of counseling, encouraging and evaluating.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for achieving stated objectives when formal instruction appears necessary or desirable.
- Meets with students and parents for conferences.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
WORK SCHEDULE:
10 month schedule, September through June
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. New York State Teacher's certification in TESOL or related certification area
2. Two-year minimum related classroom experience.
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.
The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District
BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to be directed to Ed Forgit, Assistant Superintendent for Operations in one of the following manners:
By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov