What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESOL Teacher (Part-Time) position at Hinsdale School District?
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher will provide instruction to eligible students in English language instruction. The ESOL teacher will work collaboratively with the ESOL program coordinator/curriculum coordinator, school administration, staff, and classroom teachers to help English Language Learners (ELL) succeed in developing English language skills (i.e., speaking, listening, reading and writing) and in the general curriculum.
This position is approximately 20 hours per week. The exact number of hours may vary depending on need.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable objectives that meet Common Core, State and WIDA frameworks to meet the individual needs of students.
- Provide culturally responsive and asset-based learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
- Use a wide variety of research-based second-language teaching techniques to ensure student learning.
- Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) for dually identified students.
- Use a variety of formal and informal WIDA-aligned assessments to accurately measure student progress and to inform instruction.
- Set student growth goals based on assessment outcomes.
- Plan and administer ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs testing.
- Work with administrators to prepare NH SAS testing schedules and identify appropriate accommodations to meet the needs of students.
- Maintain accurate records of students (i.e., attendance, punctuality, work/assignments, progress/proficiency) and maintain appropriate documentation of services rendered.
- Maintain confidentiality of information and comply with all Hinsdale School District policies and procedures.
- Maintain data on enrollment of the school’s EL (English Language) and Former English Learner (FEL) population.
- Monitor FELs for four years, per NH DOE guidelines.
- Monitor success of ELs and former ELs.
- Collaborate with the Guidance Department to decipher transcripts from abroad, to create schedules, to support college and career readiness and identify support mechanisms.
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.
- Actively involve families in their children’s education.
- Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice.
- Perform all duties professionally and appropriately while interacting with students, parents, faculty, administration, and co-workers.
- Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions.
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.