DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

JOB DESCRIPTION

Licensed

Licensed Opening for the 2024-2025 School Year

JOB TITLE: Teacher – English Language Development (ELD) Teacher 

Two (2) 1.0 FTE positions available

Job posting closes to:

Internal applicants May 7, 2024 4:00pm

External applicants Open Until Filled

All interested and eligible persons are encouraged to apply. 

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Teacher – English Language Development (ELD) is for the purpose/s of providing instruction to students whose first language is not English, so that they might become proficient in English as quickly as possible.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and implement a program of study following state and district goals that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs and abilities of the students.
• Advocate, model and implement David Douglas School District Educational Racial Equity policy.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students, staff and families/caregivers from diverse background.
• Assess student language proficiency in English of students in grades K-12.
• Determine and evaluate learning objectives in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Coordinate interpreter services for building conferences and other school events.
• Provide instruction and tutorial services to students as needed.
• Serve as a resource to staff on adaptations of curriculum.
• Conduct and/or coordinate in-service training for support staff, teachers, and assistants as requested.
• Maintain accurate records/database of English Language Learner (ELL) student population.
• Attend IEP meeting for students on caseload.
• Communicate with the Director of Multilingual Programs, building principals, building team members, families, out-of-district agencies, and other school personnel as appropriate.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting objectives.
• Assess students’ academic learning and/or skills for the purpose of providing feedback to students, families and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Collaborate with school personnel and families for the purpose of improving the quality of ELL student performance, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of student progress.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude when carrying out responsibilities as a faculty member.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Meet the state standards for competent and ethical performance.

Other Job Functions:

• Direct educational assistant activities.
• Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules, Administrative Regulations and Board Policy.
• Assist in the district-wide planning of the ELD program.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and Administrative Regulations.
• Confer with colleagues, administrators, students and/or families when necessary.
• Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.

Job Requirements – Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred: Prior job related experience.

• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills in collaboration, group process and team facilitation. Training and/or experience in testing, multi-level instruction, cooperative learning, integrated curriculum, whole language, and related reading techniques, portfolio assessment, and planning/designing/implementing curriculum adaptations. 

Knowledge of current English Language Development policies and practices. Knowledge and experience working with outside agencies. 

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, work collaboratively with others, and communicate in oral and written form. Significant physical abilities include /reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation.

Education Required:  Bachelor’s Degree. ESOL endorsement required

Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Appropriate Teacher Standards and Practices Commission license and ESOL endorsement, Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance, valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual preferred. Reading endorsements preferred.

Other: First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year according to the current contract and school calendar. Salary to be established by collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

David Douglas School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer