General Definition of Work

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

· Establishes and maintains school-based LIEP instructional schedule/service delivery for ELs.

· Works in partnership with principal(s) and classroom teachers to incorporate learner objectives

compatible with the subject, academic abilities, established curriculum and diverse learning

needs of ELs.

· Participates on the school MTSS team to ensure appropriate instructional decisions are made to

maximize support and achievement for ELs.

· Recommends appropriate instructional strategies and accommodations for students and

classroom teachers.

· Supports schedule conferences between classroom teachers, parents, and parent liaisons as

needed.

· Helps staff members at assigned schools understand EL policy and procedures through formal

and/or informal training

· Facilitates and/or supports communications between EL student’s 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

· Researches innovative EL programs and research/evidence based strategies for ELs

· Utilizes data to improve programming

· Fosters strong school-home relations for parents of students in EL classrooms

· Creates a culture of effectiveness, by setting high standards and expectations for all students.

· Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with

goals established by the CMS Strategic plan.

· 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.