Description

The English as a Second Learner Teacher provides instruction and support to students’ ESL Program. The goal of this position is to guide English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate has experience teaching ESL students within a high school setting. The ideal candidate is willing to collaborate and is knowledgeable about recent research in pedagogy in the field of second language acquisition and ESL education. Additionally, the candidate should possess sensitivity to the developmental stages and wellbeing of children and have a willingness to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide ESL push in and/or pull out instruction to students
• Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement, ongoing monitoring of student progress and determining when student is to be exited from program.
• Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (ELL plans) for all ELL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
• Work with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.
• Work with establishing relationship with ELL parents, including those who don’t speak English.
• Willingness to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school setting.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.
• Assist in compiling and maintaining a profile summary (record of achievement and progress) for each student.
• Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports (to the State, Dept. of Education, census, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
• Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
• Engage parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
• Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
• Attend and participate in established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e., back-to school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members), which may be outside of regular school hours.
• Maintain ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population
• Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.