EL Teacher; Elementary

EL Teacher (Elementary)

Geary County USD 475
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Geary County USD 475

Job Description

Classification:
Certified

Division/Department:
Curriculum and Instruction

Job Category:
Teacher

FLSA:
Exempt

Title:

Early Childhood English Language Learner Teacher

Qualifications:

Kansas Teaching Certificate w/ ESL endorsement at the Early Childhood Level

Valid Kansas Drivers License

Reports To:

Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Building principal, District ELL Coordinator

Supervises: ELL Aide(s), Students

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE

The teacher of English Language Learners will deliver the districts program for teaching English to students acquiring the English language in the context of the preschool academic curriculum at multiple school sites.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others.

The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CRITICAL SKILLS

* Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.

* Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.

* Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.

* Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.

* Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Planning and preparation based upon students needs

Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students

Select instructional goals

Demonstrate knowledge of resources

Assess student learning using appropriate measures

2. Classroom Environment

Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport

Establish a culture for learning

Establish and maintain classroom procedures

Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors

Organize space for learning

3. Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs

Communicate clearly and accurately

Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques

Engage students in learning

Provide timely feedback to students

Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs

4. Professional responsibilities

Follow contractual responsibilities

Engage in reflective practice

Maintain accurate records

Communicate with families

Engage in professional development activities

Maintain appropriate licensure

Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Identify and screen students who speak or understand two or more languages.

* Complete required state and district paperwork on EC ELL students.

* Provide Early Childhood Principal and the ELL Coordinator with updates on EC ELL students.

* Monitor language and academic progress of individual EC ELL students.

* Serve as a resource to classroom teachers in modifying lessons for EC ELL students.

* Serve as a communication link between school and home.

* Participate on building teams identifying special needs of EC ELL students.

* Provide training and supervision to aides serving EC ELL students.

* Coordinate/provide building in-service on EC English Language Learners.

* Provide direct instruction to students as needed.

Term of Employment:
Teacher Contract

Salary Range:
Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.

Evaluation Frequency:
Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of 1 time per year.

Updated 2-18-20

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N.

Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: . For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475

Benefits Information

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KS Delta Dental Group Employee Term Life Insurance Supplemental Employee & Dependent Term Life Insurance Group Short Term Disability Group Vision Insurance Individual Cancer Plan Medical Reimbursement Spending Account Dependent Care Flex Spending Account Tax Sheltered Annuities KPERS Retirement 10 days leave Professional Development moves you up on pay schedule.

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