EL Teacher - Calhoun County Schools

Position Vacancy: EL Teacher

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution
• Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations
• Valid Alabama Driver's License
• Knowledge of standardized assessment
• Record of sound moral character
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to EL students in reaching English proficiency
• Provide assistance to identified EL students in general education classes
• Provide assistance to general education teachers of EL students
• Provide a positive learning climate for students
• Maintain records as required by federal, state, system and local policies
• Integrate technology into the curriculum
• Facilitate communication with school staff and parents
• Conduct required assessments for EL students
• Develop and implement EL student plans
• Other duties as assigned

Length of Contract/

Terms:

187 Days
Compensation:As per Board salary schedule for this position

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Calhoun County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Calhoun County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by the Calhoun County School System.

Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

The Calhoun County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or disability. Those applicants needing reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the school principal/supervisor or Superintendent's Office.