English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher (K-8th) at Research Triangle Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

NHA
Durham, NC

School Information:

Located in Durham, NC, Research Triangle Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves students K-8. At Research Triangle, you can connect passion with purpose.


To learn more about Research Triangle Charter Academy click here.

Why Choose Research Triangle Charter Academy:

  • Effective leadership driving successful outcomes.

  • Competitive pay above market and benefits.

  • Research Triangle Charter Academy has exceeded growth expectations on the state test.

  • Opportunities for growth and personal development.

  • Strong parental involvement.

  • Layers of support through Dean model.

  • Commitment to providing a safe learning environment for students to thrive.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plans and delivers lessons to promote students’ English language development.

  • Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of EL/MLs across content areas through the Sheltered Instruction and the English Language Development program models.

  • Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor language progress and ensure student achievement.

  • Completes documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines.

  • Completes daily logs of student services.

  • Attends regular Professional Development offerings.

  • Be available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events.

  • Additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • For NC only: Candidates for English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid English as a Second Language teaching license for the grades they will serve (K-12). Minimally, candidates for this position must be on an approved pathway towards gaining ESL licensure for the grades they serve and obtain ESL licensure within 2 years.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory, second language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development.

  • Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.

  • Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for multilingual families within the school.

  • Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data.

  • Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families.


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