MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #38

Position Title: Teacher-English Language Interventionist

Length of Work Yr: 9 months, 205 contract days

Salary Range: Certified Teacher Salary Range

Placement based on education and experience

Department: Various

Reports To: Site Administration

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor of Arts Degree
2. Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
3. Appropriately Certified
4. Valid and current SEI, BLE, or reading, writing, listening and speaking ESL Endorsement
5. Three (3) years or more experience teaching in English Language Development environments.
6. Master’s Degree demonstrating leadership and ELD endorsements, Preferred

JOB GOAL:

Lead English Language Learners to increased demonstration of English proficiency, using knowledge and expertise in English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, Structured English Immersion (SEI) models, systematic reading instruction, and using assessment data to guide instruction. Support site AZELLA assessment planning. Plan collaboratively with staff at all grade levels to effectively implement SEI strategies, utilize supplementary materials, and effectively implement intervention programs. Design effective intervention lessons, progress monitoring, and training for staff as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil using ELP Standards.
2. Task analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
3. Teaches district-approved curriculum.
4. Uses effective Classroom Management techniques.
5. Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
6. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
7. Teaches curriculum aligned to state standards.
8. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education needs aligned to AZELLA data.
9. Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.
10. Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
11. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy.
12. Provides instructional intervention to K-8 students in district adopted intervention programs.
13. Works collaboratively with K-8 instructional coaches/interventionists and teachers
14. Assists with disaggregation and interpretation of assessment data to develop interventions to increase achievement in reading.
15. Assists in test administration and entering of assessment data.
16. Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with children.
17. Maintains regular attendance
18. Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
19. Work closely with the District TOA ELD Instructional Coach to plan and deliver services. 
20. Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Maintains valid certifications, fingerprint card and Appropriately Certified status. Observes teacher calendar and all Madison School District policies. Salary to be determined yearly according to the Governing Board approved range.

EVALUATION:

Supervised and Evaluated by: Performance will be evaluated by site administration.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk;

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor environment that may be dark or low light and include sounds/music at a high volume.