Qualifications:

Certified to teach in South Carolina

Holds current ESOL certification or in progress toward certification preferred

Outstanding personal and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to keep concise records

The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups

Excellent problem solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans

The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours

The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships

Reports to: Director of Academic Intervention

Job Goal: To provide instruction to English Learners to attain English language proficiency

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assess student language proficiency and create individual student plans to address learning needs
• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district’s/school’s instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
• Support classroom teachers in the implementation of accommodations as outlined in plans
• Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as needed
• Participate in professional development as both a leader and learner
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding ESOL services

Terms of Employment: 190 day contact with salary determined by placement on district teacher salary schedule

Evaluation: Job performance evaluation annually in accordance with board policy