EL Teacher

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JOB TITLE: EL Teacher
DEPARTMENT:
Assigned Site
REPORTS TO:
Principal
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 9-month contract
SALARY:
Based on Experience and Degree
MINIMUM

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree and valid Oklahoma certification required in subject area taught; meets Oklahoma State Department of Education and Federal standards for a qualified teacher.

Experience:

Successful internship or teaching experience in the area English Language Learners preferred.

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information; skill in writing required reports/correspondence; ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from others, work with mathematical concepts and apply to practical situations; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Qualification:

EL Certification and/or Reading Specialist preferred but must have EL Certification by April 1 of the current school year.

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to the position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• Demonstrates knowledge of second language learning patterns and best practices in English language development.
• Demonstrates an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.
• Serve as a resource to classroom teachers to help EL students achieve academically in the classroom.
• Advocates for the needs of ELs.
• At a global level, collaborates with the District EL Instructional Specialist to develop an instructional plan designed to provide different levels of service (push-in, pull-out, consult) based on student level of language proficiency.
• Delivers EL services as described in the EL district plan utilizing the WIDA ELD standards, district approved interventions, and a variety of instructional techniques which embrace the goals of continuous school improvement and increasing student achievement.
• Communicates with families of EL learners about test results, EL services, and academic progress; responds to parental requests for information in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the District EL Instructional Specialist to determine how the EL assistant(s) will provide services to students; provides coaching/guidance to EL assistant(s) in their duties.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of ELs across content areas.
• Actively participates in district approved professional development for teaching EL learners, as well as, any required district professional development.
• Coordinates with the District EL Instructional Specialist, instructional coaches, and site administrators to provide professional development to teachers about best practice strategies for EL learners.
• Attends monthly before or after-school EL staff meetings.
• Conducts initial screening of potential EL students and annual progress testing (WIDA screener and ACCESS 2.0).
• At an individual level, creates and maintains an annual English Language Academic Plan (ELAP) for each student receiving EL services, selecting from the tiered options in the overall instructional plan.
• Documents services and interventions provided to EL learners and collects data to measure how services and interventions are impacting individual EL student progress; adjusts services and interventions as needed.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by state and federal law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with district staff and the public.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in regard to student scheduling and staffing needs and in the acceptance of extra assignments related to EL program needs.
• Maintains confidentiality standards as set forth by Broken Arrow…