EL Newcomer Literacy Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license
• Reading Endorsement preferred
• TESOL Endorsement preferred
• Proper endorsements as required
• Experience working with students with limited or interrupted education, refugee students, and immigrant students
• Experience implementing Deeper Learning best practices

REPORTS TO:

• Building Principal

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans instruction to improve English Literacy using proven, research based instructional practices that align with the science of reading
• Collaborates with EL teachers to provide supplemental literacy instruction in foundational reading and writing skills to newcomer English Learners
• Knowledgeable of State and federal requirements
• Implements programs of study
• Fosters an inclusive classroom climate conducive to learning that is consistent with both district and building goals
• Utilizes instructional and behavioral management systems that increase student learning
• Monitors student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives
• Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis
• Meets professional responsibilities
• Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject area
• Differentiates instruction to promote achievement for all students
• Leverages district curriculum maps and Common Instruction Map in instructional planning
• Follows established discipline procedures
• Encourages students' attendance
• Sets high positive expectations for the performance of all students
• Implements concepts of PBIS consistently and with fidelity
• Prepares and implements lesson plans to teach instructional literacy objectives
• Follows grading policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and complete student records
• Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members
• Adheres to established federal, state, District and Board laws, policies, rules, and regulations

This list is representative of a teacher's duties/responsibilities and may not contain all requirements.

This is a grant funded position.