25-26 ELL Specialist/Learning Specialist

at  Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

ABOUT CRJS

The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in theCatholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. We partner with educators, businesses, and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant major, and have a current, valid Washington teaching credential or master’s degree in the relevant academic field of instruction or be working to obtain the required credential or master’s in the academic field of instruction, and/or professional experience.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES – ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Instructional Practice & Student Development

• Develop and submit annual, unit, and daily lesson plans that are responsive to the individual needs of students.
• Set high expectations for student development and ensure all students develop grade-level proficiency to prepare for success in college.
• Design a comprehensive program to support the academic, social, emotional, spiritual, physical, moral, and character development of every student. Promote student development of the whole person and helping students understand and live the Ignatian teaching of Cura Personalis
• Utilize technology to engage students’ learning

Leadership and Collaboration

All teachers are expected to participate in the following:

• Help students to navigate their developmental journey during their time at Cristo Rey as a homeroom teacher.
• Moderate student clubs and activities or coach athletic teams.
• Chaperone/lead field trips, immersion experiences, retreats, Christian Service opportunities, and other activities.
• Participate in regular supervisory duties
• Participate in required substitution responsibilities at least 4 times per semester
• Understand and appreciate the developmental and educational benefits of the school’s Corporate Work Study Program
• Develop relationships with and meet the individual needs of each student consistent with the school’s belief in cura personalis, or “care for the whole individual”
• Participate in grade-level meetings to coordinate curriculum across the content area and betteraddress student needs
• Communicate regularly with families via email or call to discuss progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship
• Offer office hours after school 2 days per week
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Supervisor.

Organization-wide Learning & Development

• Utilize available resources from colleagues and external sources to continually reflect on and improve your teaching
• Participate in professional learning community protocols and instructional coaching, collaborating with colleagues to analyze student work and teaching practice. Serve as a catalyst for improvement in your own classroom and school wide.

Participate in the school’s Adult Faith Formation program, committing to living and supporting the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the school through continuous spiritual and personal growth and by serving as a leader of faith, service, and justice for our students.

• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to create a culture that is inclusive.

Our educators will continue to do extraordinary work as teachers, mentors, and leaders, as well as play a critical role in the growth and decision-making processes of the organization. We will provide:

• Best in class team of colleagues: Our leaders are collaborative and reflective. CRJS leaders prioritize staff development, cohesion, and shared responsibility for org-wide decision-making, priority and goal establishment.
• Unique opportunity to not only shape the educational experience for our students but also to create the work culture you want to see
• We have a deeply held respect for educators. We provide them with resources and agency to drive curriculum development, learning opportunities outside of the classroom, and encourage innovation to enhance the learning experience
• Professional development: weekly PD, year-round retreats and trainings, and ongoing coaching
• Employees’ premiums are covered for medical, dental and vision at 100