Job Title: ESL - ELL Teacher (.50 FTE) District Wide 24-25 Category: Elementary School Teaching

ELL Teacher (.50 FTE)

Position Purpose

• Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to serve as a English Language Learner instructor to improve students' achievement in reading, writing and mathematics, implementing district approved reading, writing and mathematics curricula and programs.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of ELL reading, writing and mathematics instruction.
• Develops ELL reading, writing and mathematics strategies, and lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in letter and word recognition, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary, proper word usage, writing, and mathematics.
• Conductslearning activities, incorporating technology and a variety of instructional methods and materials.
• Creates evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor the student progress and the effectiveness of instruction.
• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson plans; models the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provides feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, regarding reading, writing and mathematics assessments and teaching techniques; assists, coaches and models effective instructional strategies for classroom teachers.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the methods of reading writing and mathematics by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, writing, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

ELL Certification

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt