ESL Teacher (18/19 SY)

SUMMARY

The newcomer ESL teacher works with English learners (ELs) in developing English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

The ESL teacher collaborates with newcomer teachers in ensuring best practices for ELs are implemented throughout the school day and that the ILP is implemented with fidelity.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor's Degree and endorsement in teaching English as a Second Language.

Indiana State Teacher's License with endorsement in English as a Second Language

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for all ESL students.

Maintain cumulative folders with required paperwork for English learners.

Run student reports weekly to ensure accuracy of data.

Assist in administering required language proficiency (W-APT/ACCESS) and academic achievement tests within the required time frame.

Collaborate with classroom teachers on the implementation of ILPs for all ESL students.

Provide language development support via push in or pull out model.

Utilize WIDA framework and standards in the development of lesson plans.

Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.

Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.

Work towards building a positive self-image in English learners.

Help students view their culture and themselves with pride.

Help the school staff to be aware of and sensitive to cultural differences.

Assist in collecting and analyzing data for increasing student achievement.

Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.

Engage parents and families in their student's learning.

Collaborate with school staff to transition students back to home school.

Develop and deliver building level professional development.

COMPETENCIES


Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English and the target language.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;

Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Gives and welcomes feedback.

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Balances team and individual responsibilities

ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, see and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.