Job Description:
Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)
 
Salary: $52,922 to $128,332
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.

About Stamford Public Schools:
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General Statement:
The Connecticut State Board of Education (CSBE) believes that high-quality, comprehensive and effective English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual education programs are essential to acquire English language proficiency and academic proficiency for students who are English Learners (ELs).  EL teachers work under Section 10-17e(3) of the C.G.S.  This statute defines an ESL program as "a program that uses only English as the instructional language for eligible students and enables such students to achieve English proficiency and academic mastery of subject matter content and higher order skills, including critical thinking, so as to meet appropriate grade promotion and graduation requirements."
 
New Arrivals is a program option for qualifying students in grades one through twelve who have been in the U.S. for one year or less and who do not speak English.  Students attend the program from a minimum of ten weeks to a maximum of one year, with the possibility to apply for up to a 10 month extension.  Using TESOL methodologies, and taught in the target language of English, the program provides students with an intensive English language course of study in addition to following the content-area curriculum. 
 
New Arrivals teachers work with students in a multi-grade environment, developing Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) in English while developing content appropriate vocabulary in order to prepare students for the mainstream classroom.  The goal of the New Arrivals program is for students to learn routines of American schooling, basic English, and an introduction to academic vocabulary necessary for mainstream instruction. 

See job description attached at the bottom right of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume.  “See attached resume” is not acceptable.  Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
  • Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
  • External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

To view the full posting and apply online, visit: https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/careers