REPORTS TO:  Director of Academic Achievement

SUPERVISES:  N/A

PURPOSE: To support student the instructional process for EL Students

Job Requirements 

• Establishes and maintains school-based LIEP instructional schedule/service delivery for EL Students 
• Works in partnership with the Director of Academic Achievement and classroom teachers to incorporate learner objectives compatible with the subject, academic abilities, established curriculum and diverse learning needs of EL Students.
• Participates on the school MTSS team to ensure appropriate instructional decisions are made to maximize support and achievement for EL Students..
• Recommends appropriate instructional strategies and accommodations for students and classroom teachers and creates individual EL plans to support student learning.
• Supports schedule conferences between classroom teachers, parents, and parent liaisons as needed.
• Helps faculty understand EL policy and procedures through formal and/or informal training
• Facilitates and/or supports communications between school and home to ensure parent engagement
• Maintains a current North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in the appropriate areas
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing
• Possesses a broad knowledge regarding curriculum content and EL teaching strategies with specific content knowledge at multiple levels of instruction
• Fosters strong school-home relations for parents of students in EL classrooms
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with goals established by Casa Esperanza administration 
• Instructs students individually and in groups during the instructional time, using various teaching methods such as but not limited to lectures, discussions, demonstrations, presentations, class projects, use of media, technology, current research in instruction, tutorials and other tools that provides for student engagement in the learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests, including students with disabilities and different English proficiency levels.
• Attends staff meetings, planning meetings for instructional areas, and professional development as offered.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree in education with appropriate subject area.
• Must have ESL certification or credentials to attain NC certification.

Desirable

• Specialization in specific subject area at a Master’s level

Licensing / Certification Requirements:

• North Carolina certification or credentials to attain North Carolina certification required. Must meet all minimum NC state requirements for certification.