Bilingual​/Esl Teacher; French

Position: BILINGUAL /ESL TEACHER (FRENCH)
POSITION: (French) Bilingual/ESL Teacher

POSITION GUIDE:
Building Principal

Assistant Principal

Program Coordinator-ELL

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary function of the (French) Bilingual/ESL Teacher is to provide academic instructional support to students identified as ELLs based on the state's criteria for identification of emergent bilinguals. The (French) Bilingual/ESL Teacher will work closely with teachers in the General Education program to co-teach, co-plan, and/or provide whole group instruction to ELL students.

Salary and Benefits :
In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers-Local 604 of School District #86 found on the following link:
Teachers Contract

Accountability:
The (French) Bilingual/ESL Teacher is accountable to the building principal and ELL Programs Coordinator.

Reports to:

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Director of Teaching and Learning

ELL Coordinators

Relates to:

Central Administration Staff

Instructional Supervisors

Instructional Leaders

Program Coordinators

Teacher

Paraprofessionals

Parents

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

* State of Illinois Professional Educator License with

* Self-Contained General Education and/or required Endorsement for Grade Level

* English as a Second Language Endorsement Grades K-8

* Bilingual Endorsement (French)

* Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, academic competence, public and community relations

* An understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity

* Master's Degree in Education Preferred

* WIDA Certification to administer ACCESS 2.0, WIDA SCREENER, MODEL and familiarity with the Pre-IPT for early childhood

* Experience in organization and presentation of educational workshops

Responsibilities as an Instructional Teacher

* Provide ELLs with comprehensible academic content in the student's native language and in English.

* Assess the English language proficiency of incoming students utilizing the WIDA screener and place students in the appropriate educational setting.

* Continually assess the language development of students in order to support ELL students' literacy development by using reading and writing strategies appropriate to the students' level of proficiency.

* Assist ELL students in the demonstration of proficiency in analytical thinking and study skills.

* Facilitate cooperative work and cross-cultural understanding between ELL students and native English speakers.

* Facilitate cooperative work and cross-cultural understanding for general education teachers.

* Collaborate with the school community regarding the ELL students' progress and challenges in learning academic content and language.

* Research best practices in instructional strategies for ELLS in order to collaborate with the classroom teacher in providing effective interventions for mainstreamed students

* Assess the native language proficiency (if feasible) of incoming students utilizing the district's approved assessment instrument.

* Participate in professional development activities to continuously improve job performance.

* Assumes other related duties and responsibilities that the ELL Program Coordinator may assign.

Professional Responsibilities beyond the Classroom

* Demonstrate support for the Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Goals of Joliet Public Schools - District 86.

* Upholds and demonstrates compliance with established laws, regulations, district policies and procedures.

* Maintains strictest confidentiality required by laws, regulations, policies and directives established or provided by the Board of School Inspectors and/or the Superintendent.

* Serves as a contributing member of District and/or building level committees.

* Accepts and utilizes constructive suggestions from supervisors.

* Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Remains current in the field through the completion of related coursework, participation in in-service activities, and/or attendance at conferences and workshops.

Relationships to Colleagues

* Fosters and maintains positive and effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, support staff, students, parents, and the community.

* Assists in the maintenance and discipline throughout the building.

* Communicates with appropriate professional personnel about students.

* Relates positively to coworkers.

* Share ideas and techniques with peers.

* Assumes an equitable share of responsibilities in relation to the school.

* Actively participates at building faculty and District level meetings.

* Serves as a positive role model for students in terms of attitudes and behaviors.

Relationship to Students and Community

* Maintains complete and accurate records of student's academic progress/attendance.

* Engages in two-way communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress.

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