Elementary ESL Teacher

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

School Year

SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience per teachers' contract

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide ESL instruction in 1:1, small group or in the general education class.
• Address ESL student needs at all levels.

• Utilize natural patterns of first language learning in teaching ESL.
• Support classroom teachers in the use of ELD 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 EL and EL- eligible students, including home school communication, test data and levels of support.
• Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (EL plans) for all EL 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.

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:

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