Yerington Elementary EL Teacher

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Range $49,764-$89,318 annually with employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience. Terms of Employment: 9 Months or (185/189 Days). FLSA Status: EXEMPT;
This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

The ESL teacher is responsible for establishing teaching strategies based on proven instructional techniques designed to benefit English Language Learners (ELLs) within push-in or pull-out classroom environments. This person will adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA and report directly to the school site administrator.

• Follows mandated compliance standards established by the Federal, the State, or the District regulations relative to ESL program development and implementation.
• Maintains appropriate student records and submits required reports and other needed information for the effective, efficient operation of the school within designated time limits.
• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy (ESL), knowledge of students and resources, sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners, and designs coherent instruction and student assessments aligned to Common Core State Standards and WIDA.
• Demonstrates acceptable command of the English language in written and oral communication formats.
• Attends and participates in all required training.
• Manages and assigns additional adult program support as necessary i.e. paraprofessional; maintains accurate and timely records in Power School.
• Provides meaningful, relevant activities for instruction, and ensures that student progress is monitored through regular data collection.
• Communicates learning expectations clearly to students, engages students in learning, embeds assessment in instruction, demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Establishes a culture of learning, creates an environment of respect and rapport, and manages student behaviors.

• Education and Training:
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s Degree preferred. Experience working with English as a Second Language is preferred.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area. Must possess a TESL endorsement issued by the Nevada Department of Education.
• When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Includes lifting up to 50 pounds or 1/3 body weight, ability to operate a computer and educational technology, and hearing and speaking for communication. Reasonable accommodations may be provided in line with disability laws.

Work is performed in climate-controlled classroom settings with potential exposure to outside weather, varying noise levels, crowded environments, and physical demands including lifting. Hazards include stress, possible verbal or physical aggression, and exposure to classroom equipment and chemicals as related to assignment.

The Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request. Contact Human Resources at  for accommodations.