Anticipated Full and Part Time ESL Itinerant Teacher

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must hold a valid teaching certificate within the state of Ohio with an endorsement in TESOL. Minimum of three to five years’ experience teaching English as a Second Language serving the Limited English Proficient student preferred population preferred. Teaching experience K-12 may vary. Co- teaching experience strongly preferred. Outstanding personal/interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills: ability to keep concise records. Sensitivity to the developmental stages of children; particular sensitivity to second language development/acquisition and cultural awareness. Openness towards parent communication. Experience with technology in facilitating instruction. Willingness to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school setting.

JOB SUMMARY:
To serve as a provider, resource, collaborator, consultant, and partner to school districts by providing English as a Second Language Services and leadership in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish lesson plans and implement curriculum based on Ohio TESOL Standards.
2. Implement classroom activities that support curriculum and student learning.
3. Assist in establishing effective daily teacher schedules.
4. Demonstrate flexible teaching: whole-group, small group, individual student, and coteaching.
5. Monitor ELLs progress in English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), content-area classwork, attendance, and general school behavior.
6. Administer assessments of language proficiency tests for ELLs, both initial and yearly standardized, and maintains all documentation thereof.
7. Prepare and maintain all LEP Plans required for state documentation for ELLs on caseload.
8. Show knowledge of a wide range of academic scaffolds and accommodations and use of those within the content-area classroom.
9. Collaborate with content-area teacher to support ELLs’ academic success. Knowledge of co-teaching and relationship-building skills to support ELL student learning within the  classroom.
10. Promote collaboration and team building. Builds rapport with staff and community.
11. Assess the accomplishments of the ELL on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
12. Have knowledge of the MTSS process and seeks support of appropriate specialists when need arises.
13. Is able to provide support to ELLs with disabilities.
14. Meet with, facilitates and documents communication with parents while providing opportunities for acculturation and socialization within the American school setting. Assists teachers throughout the building in fostering this communication as well.
15. May provide technical assistance and generalized support to content-area teachers in regards to ELLs.
16. May provide training and assistance to buildings and individual teachers to ensure appropriate identification of ELLs, support and service of ELLs and general classroom accommodations for ELLs.
17. Attend all staff meetings, team meetings, trainings and professional development as required.
18. Maintain appropriate reports and documentation for all ELLs as needed.
19. Other duties as assigned

SALARY & BENEFITS:
Salary to be established by the Board. 
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT:
The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.