Position Title: High School .4 ELL teacher

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Definition:

The English as a Second Language/English Language Learner Teacher provides instruction to students in the ESL/ELL Program. The goal of this position is to guide English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing; and to support teachers in regular education classrooms who are working toward the same objective.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide ELL instruction in 1:1, small group or in the general education class.
• Address English-as-a-Second Language student needs at all levels.
• Utilize natural patterns of first language learning in teaching ESL.
• Support classroom teachers in the use of ELL standards.
• Model SEI instructional techniques within the general education classroom.
• Support/instill motivation and achievement of non-English-speaking students.
• Effectively teach English collectively to students with different primary languages.
• Act as liaison with students, parents, teachers and administration.
• Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests (this includes all State testing), along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
• Maintain database (spreadsheet) of ELL and ELL- eligible students, including home school communication, test data and levels of support.
• Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (ELL plans) for all ELL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
• Work with classroom teachers to support inclusionary practices.
• Perform all such duties as requested by the Principal or Assistant Superintendent.

Qualifications:

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Certification: English as a Second Language (ESL)