ESL Teacher; POOL

ESL Teacher

Reports To:

ESL Coordinator

Term: 10 months (200-day contract), Exempt

Job Goal:
To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an English as a second language learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Qualifications And Training:
Bachelor's degree as required by the State of Tennessee Teacher's certificate with qualifying endorsement area FBI/TBI Fingerprint/Background Clearance every five (5) years Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains an instructional climate that is conducive to learning.
• Assists with the identification of ESL students using appropriate assessment instruments.
• Plans and implements ESL instruction based on diagnosed needs of each individual student.
• Evaluates student performance in the ESL class and provides classroom teachers with input regarding progress.
• Maintains records on each student attending the ESL class.
• Attends professional development for increasing knowledge of ESL strategies and methodology.
• Provides information on ESL students to state and federal agencies when requested.
• Assists ESL students in understanding American culture and encourages all students to understand other cultures.
• Functions as a resource member of the local school staff.
• Fosters cooperative social behavior through group projects to assist students in forming appropriate relationships with other students and adults.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.