K-12 ELL Teacher

KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE: K-12 English Language Learner Teacher 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Current Missouri K-12 English for Speakers of Other Languages DESE Certification
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff

CONTRACT DAYS WORKED:  9 months aligned with the district academic calendar

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Wage and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education.

REPORTS TO:  K-12 Building Principals, Assistant Superintendent

JOB GOAL: To increase English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing and academic achievement across content areas. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate commitment to and support for the vision and mission of the Kirksville R-III Schools
• Instruct English learner students for the purpose of improving their success in academics and skills
• Administer tests and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student language ability
• Provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing English Learner students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in a variety of content areas
• Develop lesson plans and deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines
• Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, administrators, parents and a wide variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives
• Respond to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress
• Supervise K-12 ELL translators and ensure the coordination of their services
• Participate in a variety of meetings (e.g. parent conferences, data team, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to optimize student learning
• Support classroom teachers for the purposes of assisting them in the implementation of ELL appropriate curriculum

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Other duties as assigned.  This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

 ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.
• Physical demands can include but are not limited to:  Exerts up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
• Mental demands can include but are not limited to:  Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.

HIRING AND EMPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE:

The district's hiring procedures will comply with all federal and state laws, including laws prohibiting discrimination. The district is an equal opportunity employer and hires only citizens of the United States and persons who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kirksville R-III School District will enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program in accordance with law.

See district policy AC

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