Multilingual Learner Program Teacher

Lexington County School District One Red Bank Elementary School
- Lexington, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Lexington County School District One Red Bank Elementary School
- Lexington, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Position Title: Teacher, Multilingual Learner Program (MLP)

Department: Instructional Services

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related area of discipline with previous student teaching experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid SC Teaching License (any applicable area)

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

8 hours/190 days

Certified Salary Schedule

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, Multilingual learners in academic and social skills to ensure that individual student needs, interests and abilities are met. Assists in other school programs as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Supervises students in classroom activities and in other areas as assigned; maintains positive behavior support and classroom management systems.
• Demonstrates a variety of 21st century teaching skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers, including the integration of educational technology and digital resources to enhance language instruction.
• Designs and facilitates engaging, high level, sophisticated learning experiences and applications aimed at advancing English language proficiency through a content-based instructional approach.
• Develops Individualized Language Acquisition Plans based on each student's English language proficiency level that includes appropriate language goals.
• Teaches concepts, strategies, and skills that facilitate English language acquisition and contribute to students' academic and personal development.
• Communicates and collaborates with classroom teachers concerning appropriate accommodations; maintains documentation of communication and collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Assists classroom teachers by modifying instructional tasks and/or assessments as appropriate.
• Assesses student learning through formative and summative evaluations, monitors progress, recommends interventions as necessary, documents assessments, and evaluates group project contributions when applicable.
• Assists school personnel in providing professional learning experiences for parents, teachers and staff.
• Facilitates effective communication between school personnel and parents, including coordinating translation and interpretation services according to district procedures as needed.
• Collaborates with school and district personnel to evaluate effectiveness of curriculum and make suggestions for improvement.
• Collaborates with school staff to ensure equitable and appropriate scheduling for students in the ML program in accordance with district and state policies and procedures..
• Prepares various records and forms such as lesson plans, daily and weekly activity plans, assessments, material requisitions, discipline reports, etc.
• Organizes classrooms and other settings for daily instruction.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Meets with parents, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student performance, social and emotional needs, behavior, and personal and academic goals and expectations, etc.; issues reports in accordance with school board policy to inform parents/guardians of students' progress.
• Assists the school administration in…