EL Teacher

JOB TITLE: EL Teacher

LOCATION: Steger Primary Center, Steger Intermediate Center, Columbia Central School

SUPERVISOR: Principal, Director of Student Services

Union/Non-Union: Union

JOB SUMMARY: To provide academic support to students who are English Language Learners to help them transition to speaking, reading and writing the English language.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To excel in this role, the individual must meet the following key responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments and identify students for the Program.
• Develop program curriculum.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of English Language Learner students.
• Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the students make a satisfactory transition to a regular classroom.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means. Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual's progress and interprets the school program.
• Communicates with classroom teachers regarding the Program and student information.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: The role requires frequent walking and standing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with:
• Bilingual Education endorsement or ESL endorsement

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Valid Illinois Teacher's License (PEL).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: All terms of employment are outlined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Steger Education Association.

EVALUATION: The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel.