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District - English Language Instructor - 2021/2022

Employer
Deerfield Public School District 109
Location
Deerfield, IL, US
Salary
Competitive
What Deerfield Public Schools District 109 is All About...
The Role of the English Language Instructor in Deerfield 109

DEERFIELD 109 - MISSION STATEMENT
Provide the highest quality educational experiences that engage, inspire and empower each student to excel and contribute in a changing world.

DEERFIELD 109 - VISION STATEMENT
District 109 students will excel and contribute when they have the knowledge and skills to be:
  • Lifelong learners
  • Critical and creative thinkers
  • Effective communicators
  • Collaborative workers
  • Self-directed learners
  • Respectful and responsible members of society
GENERAL INFORMATION
TITLE: English Language Instructor
DEPARTMENT: Student Services
LICENSURE: Professional Educator License
ENDORSEMENT: ESL (PK-12) or Equivalent
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Classroom experience is preferred
EVALUATION: Evaluated by administrator using the agreed upon evaluation tool. This includes formal observation of job performance, inclusion of informal observation data, an artifact file, student growth measures, and other sources of data. The evaluation cycle for teachers not in continued contractual service (tenure) shall be one school year. The evaluation cycle for teachers who have attained tenure in District 109 shall be two school years unless job performance is deemed as "needs improvement" or "unsatisfactory."
DATES: 2021-2022
AVAILABILITY: One and a half (1.5 FTE) Position(s)
PLACEMENT: District Assignment
WORK CALENDAR: Teacher JOB GOAL(S)
Under general supervision, the employee will:
  • Guide pupil progress toward established district standards; implement best-practice instructional techniques and strategies; adhere to curricular objectives; sustain an engaging and supportive learning environment; and demonstrate professional responsibilities.
MAJOR DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

Planning
  • Creates lesson plans which demonstrate knowledge of District curriculum objectives
  • Creates lessons plans which are sufficient for substitute teaching
  • Plans purposeful assignments for assistants and volunteers
  • Makes curriculum

Instruction
  • Demonstrates skill in execution of plans
  • Varies level and pace of instruction to meet individual needs
  • Provides for individual and group involvement
  • Uses variety of teaching methods, materials, and motivational techniques
  • Develops appropriate assignments and related homework
  • Uses a variety of evaluation and assessment systems, formal and informal
  • Checks for students' understanding of directions and expectations
  • Helps student see interrelationships between subject areas where appropriate
  • Corrects and returns tests and assignments promptly with comments where appropriate
  • Grades papers, evaluates, and provides written comments upon long term projects, and records data regarding student performance
  • Strives to keep students actively engaged in the lesson, uses positive reinforcement
  • Communicates knowledge of student progress to students and parents
  • Uses student data to make instructional decisions
  • Incorporates technology into lessons
  • Encourages students to use technology to complete projects or lessons
  • Demonstrates expertise in delivering the curriculum

Management
  • Maintains a learning atmosphere
  • Clarifies expectations regarding behavior, directions, student activities and assignments
  • Maintains control and uses appropriate techniques for managing student behavior
  • Prepares, maintains, and submits accurate records
  • Promotes respect among students and encourages them to be positive about themselves and others
  • Treats students with dignity and respect
  • Communicates concerns about student to parents and appropriate personnel
  • Maximizes teaching time
  • Provides for the care and protection of school property
  • Uses the available resources to assist students (Pupil Services Team, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, LMC staff, etc.)

Competency
  • Is knowledgeable in assigned subject areas
  • Shows evidence of continued education
  • Works to establish goals and develop plans for improvement of teaching skills Relationships
  • Provides students with appropriate guidance and support
  • Acts as a positive adult role model for students
  • Is accessible to help students
  • Maintains positive and constructive relationships with parents
  • Maintains a positive and constructive relationship with colleague and administrators

Attendance
  • Evidences a history of good attendance
  • Is consistently punctual to school, class, and meetings
  • Evidences of history of participation in parent, student, administrative and in-service meetings
  • Evidences a history of participation in assigned District and student activities

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