Teacher of ESL

Overview

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for instructional planning, management of behavior, delivery of instruction, and assessment of performance for all assigned students.

The classroom teacher strives to maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in‑service activities and selected professional growth activities. The classroom teacher cooperates with the administration and other staff members to identify and realize the needs of his/her pupils. The classroom teacher performs assigned out‑of‑classroom activities during the school day and any and all other professional duties as directed by the superintendent of schools, building principal, his/her direct supervisor, and/or other administrative designees.

The classroom teacher performs all assigned duties of this position, which include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively addressing appropriate curriculum standards.
• Integrating key content elements and facilitating students' use of higher‑level thinking skills in instruction.
• Demonstrating the ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real‑world experiences and applications.
• Demonstrating accurate knowledge of the subject matter.
• Demonstrating skills relevant to the subject area taught.
• Basing instruction on goals that reflect high expectations and an understanding of the subject.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the age group.
• Communicating clearly and checking for understanding.

• Using student learning data to guide planning.
• Planning time realistically for pacing, content mastery, and transitions.
• Planning for differentiated instruction.
• Aligning lesson objectives to the school's curriculum and student learning needs.
• Developing appropriate long‑ and short‑range plans, and adapting plans when needed.

• Engaging and maintaining students in active learning.
• Building upon students' existing knowledge and skills.
• Differentiating instruction to meet students' needs.
• Reinforcing learning goals consistently throughout the lesson.
• Using a variety of effective instructional strategies and resources.
• Using instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Communicating clearly and checking for understanding.

• Using pre‑assessment data to develop expectations for students, to differentiate instruction, and to document learning.
• Involving students in setting learning goals and monitoring their own progress.
• Using a variety of assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and for the student population.
• Aligning student assessment with established curriculum standards and benchmarks.
• Using assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes, and using grading practices that report final mastery in relationship to content goals and objectives.
• Giving constructive and frequent feedback to students on their learning.

• Arranging the classroom to maximize learning while providing a safe environment.
• Establishing clear expectations, with student input, for classroom rules and procedures early in the school year, and enforcing them consistently and fairly.
• Maximizing instructional time and minimizing disruptions.
• Establishing a climate of trust and teamwork by being fair, caring, respectful, and enthusiastic.
• Promoting cultural sensitivity.
• Respecting students' diversity, including language, culture, race, gender, and special needs.
• Actively listening and paying attention to students' needs and responses.
• Maximizing instructional learning time by working with students individually, as well as in small groups or whole groups.

• Collaborating and communicating effectively within the school community to promote students' well‑being and success.
• Adhering to federal and state laws, school policies and ethical guidelines, and incorporating learning from professional growth opportunities into instructional practice.
• Setting goals for improving knowledge and skills.
• Engaging in activities outside the…