English Language Specialist; k-3

Job Description

At Southwest Licking Schools, we believe in the power of positive relationships, and we are committed to fostering a thriving environment for our staff, students, and the entire community. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our unwavering focus on academics, athletics, and the arts. If you are a passionate educator who values positive relationships and believes in the importance of academics, athletics, and the arts, we encourage you to apply for this position to become a part of our Southwest Licking Schools family.

We are seeking a qualified candidate for a position requiring expertise in English Language Learner (ELL) instruction. The successful candidate will possess ELL licensure, showcasing proficiency in facilitating language acquisition for diverse student populations. While multi/bilingualism is preferred, it is not required. Additionally, familiarity with Ohio's English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) is desirable, although not mandatory. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to supporting the educational needs of English language learners and contribute to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Job Objective: Plans, implements and assesses student learning experience

Location: Etna Elementary and Pataskala South Fork Elementary

Supervisor: Assigned Administrator/Supervisor

Salary: Based on the negotiated agreement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds/maintains required state department of education credential.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning goals that support high levels of student achievement.

• Prepares instructional materials. Teaches assigned students and subject matters as scheduled.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum goals.
• Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.
• Differentiates instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning.
• Facilitates the integration of new technology in all areas of the curriculum.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning. Helps develop and implement evidence-bases interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Facilitates/supports the least restrictive the least restrictive environment for the placement of students with disabilities.
• Serves as a resource for the development and implementation of 504, IDP and health care plans.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanour. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps student make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance skills.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports.
• Regularly communicates academic, behavioral and social-emotional related matters to parents.
• Proctors state and district testing activities. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Ensures student list and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.

2.Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relations with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Prepares…