English as Second Language: ESL Teacher 9th-12th Grade

Teacher

The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

Supervisory responsibilities:

None

Duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population
• Consider equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students
• Demonstrates a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district's student code of conduct
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum
• Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making for students
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning

Qualifications:

• Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
• Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders
• Ability to develop relationships with students and parents
• Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices
• Working knowledge of State and National Standards
• Ability to organize and maintain student records which includes grade books

Working conditions:

• Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel
• Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work