ESL Teacher Job Montgomery area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Board Approved December 17, 2018

TITLE: ESL Teacher

JOB GOAL: To coordinate the assessment, placement, and instruction of ESL students in a designated service area. To serve as a resource to the staff and faculty at each of the schools in the assigned area through large group in-service and individual consultations. To work collaboratively with the Federal Programs Coordinator to develop program guidelines and to compile program data.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal and Federal Programs Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Possess and maintain a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

Certification in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Knowledge of curriculum development, effective classroom practices, and professional development

Good public relations skills

Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No.

Knowledge and ability to use and facilitate the use of various forms of education technology to assist in instructional practices

Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple settings. Must work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities

Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications with the ability to produce, lead, and deliver presentations to various stakeholders

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs

Ability to plan and implement lessons and professional development based on system and state courses of study and the needs and abilities of students

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, parents, and administrators

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and

Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks

Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practice of effective

Demonstrates professional appearance and demeanor at all

Demonstrates and models regular and predictable

Demonstrates the ability to use technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as

Implements curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all ESL students.

Conducts in-service training for classroom teachers, administrators, and support personnel regarding ESL

Schedules meetings of the ESL team to review pertinent information and make recommendations concerning the placement of each student in the ESL

Monitors the academic progress of all ESL students in the regular program and makes recommendations to the regular classroom teachers concerning instructional modifications for ESL

Provides ESL instruction to K-12 ESL

Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student

Attends professional development training each year regarding ESL programs enrolled in the designated service

Collaborates with the Federal Programs Coordinator in maintaining the summer migrant

Administers placement tests and spring ACCESS assessments to ESL students in the designated service

Collaborates with the Operations Director, local…