Teacher, ESOL

Position Title: English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher

Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 Month

Job #: 8132, 8232

Reports to: Principal

Shift Length: 6.5 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility: Eligible

SLPS is seeking talented educators to promote and facilitate language development and academic achievement of secondary English Language Learners (ELLs). Teachers are expected to plan and deliver instruction that accounts for each ELL student’s individual language proficiency level and helps students reach their learning goals and academic expectations. The ideal candidate has a passion for working with children from diverse backgrounds in an urban setting.

• Implements all relevant activities outlined in the district LAU Plan
• Assists secondary ELL students in developing their academic language proficiency skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing
• Develops appropriate lesson plans and conducts instruction guided by content and language objectives in alignment with district course bulletin
• Provides timely feedback
• Instructs students through modeling, guided and independent practice, while providing appropriate language supports to ensure comprehensible input
• Develops and administers language development assessments
• Maintains student attendance and achievement records
• Evaluates student progress and takes responsibility for student achievement
• Maintains discipline in the classroom, along with a safe, encouraging, student-centered learning environment
• Works with content teachers and school leaders to support school-wide success for ELL students
• Oversees the social, emotional, academic, and linguistic progress of ELLs and works with students, various members of the staff, and parents to provide needed supports
• Advocates for the educational equity of ELLs
• Implements directives from the ESOL Director in a timely manner
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Uses, stores, and inventories classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
• Performs other tasks as assigned

• Knowledge of district policies and mandates related to parent involvement, discipline, and student achievement
• Sound understanding of second language acquisition pedagogies, WIDA Standards, and cultural diversity
• Familiarity with instructional technology, ELL parent involvement, and language access requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Flexible and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to maintain a neat, functional office that is inviting but professional
• Work with a wide variety of individuals in a highly stressful environment
• Treat people with respect and dignity
• Maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters
• Maintain accurate and detailed records
• Work independently with very little supervision
• Work collaboratively with other school and district staff
• Maintain mental capacity which allows sound decision making and demonstrating intellectual capabilities

• Working with culturally and linguistically diverse families in an urban educational setting
• Collaborating with community agencies
• Serving effectively in a collaborative team setting

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (required)
• Missouri Initial Teaching Certificate (required):
  English Language Learners
• Missouri ESOL Teaching Certificate/Endorsement or eligibility to obtain ESOL Teaching Certificate/Endorsement (required)
• Master’s Degree (preferred)

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.