[INT] Fremont High School - PT English Learner (EL/ESL) Teacher (30410)

Title: Secondary Teacher

Calendar/Contract: 182 Days

Application Notes: INTERNAL EDUCATOR APPLICANTS ONLY

• This position is open to K-12 and teachers may move sites year-to-year based on student enrollment and needs.
• This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current educators of Weber School District should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access to the internal application. All other applicants should complete the external application.
• This position is funded, in full through grant allocations sources. Continued employment (or the position’s hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis.

Job Overview and Summary:

Under the direction of the Student Educational Access and Opportunity Director and school principals, the teacher is responsible for the education of assigned students and will create a flexible program and class environment favorable for learning and personal growth. The teacher will develop and deliver English lessons to students with varying levels of ability and will establish effective rapport with students. Further, the teacher will motivate pupils to develop skills and do so in accordance with each student's ability. Professional relations will be developed and maintained with other staff and parents. The ESL teacher will oversee federal and state compliance for their assigned students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach colleagues to promote best strategies to enrich the learning in content-area classrooms for the ELL students
• Work as a team to determine the best placements and support for each ELL student
• Determine and monitor ILDP goals
• Ensure all Federal requirements are being met
• Oversee and prepare ELL students for the WIDA test
• Administer the WIDA assessment
• Teach subject matter, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities.
• Create a strong blended or online course at various language acquisition levels within stated guidelines
• Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction
• Control the storage and use of district owned property; make minor adjustments and request repairs as required
• Maintain classroom organization and discipline
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere
• Provide and maintain a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds
• Devise and utilize techniques which accurately measure students' progress
• Evaluate student's academic and personal growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents frequently to discuss academic and personal progress
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission
• Conform to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, school, staff, district staff and patrons
• Participates in Professional Learning Community discussions at grade and subject levels
• Regular and reliable level of attendance is a necessary essential function of this job
• Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position
• • Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Move about inside and outside the school to access files, students and machinery.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer, computer printer.
• Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder/stairs to access high objects or different levels of the building.
• Constantly positions self to maintain files, students, or objects.
• Have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Have the ability to observe details at close and far range.
• Frequently move items weighing up to 20 pounds across the classroom for various needs.
• Constantly work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Teachers in SpEd, P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Current Utah Teaching License with ESL Endorsement (Language Arts or English Endorsement is also highly preferred)
• Successful experience working with English Language Learners
• Ability to work closely with students to improve their language acquisition in reading, writing, listening and speaking
• Strong problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of Utah State Core Standards and Utah State Board of Education adopted guidance specifically as it relates to ELL students
• Strong understanding of WIDA language development standards and the ability to analyze and use WIDA ACCESS data

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER