JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for English as a Second Language instruction to students who have been identified as in need of ESL support by the district's language dominance entry/exit criteria.

Additionally, ESL Teacher will:

• Accelerates the learning or acquisition of English and the academic content of math, language arts, science, and social studies in order for students to achieve academic success and classroom expectations.
• Implements all district ELL procedures. Serves as a resource for information regarding students from other language backgrounds.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

RIDE Requirements
Elem. KG-6 or Elem. 1-6 with MS Social Studies Ext. 5-8 with ESL
or MS Social Studies 5-8 with ESL
or Sec. Social Studies 7-12 with MS Social Studies Ext. 5-8 with ESL
or Sec. Social Studies with ESL

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

Roles & Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.
• Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly.
• Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments
• Makes recommendations to mainstream staff about the types of accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, classes, and classroom adjustments that are appropriate for each ESL student

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• BA in applicable field from accredited college or university.
• Must understand and be willing to work within the parameters of an Aligned Instruction System, including teaching a unified curriculum.
• Record of involvement in professional organizations (such as National Middle School Association (NMSA), Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Children and Adult with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) etc.)
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) etc.)
• You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
• Bilingual Preferred
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, email, web applications, and industry specific technology.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).