EL Teacher

EL Teacher

Location:

Steger Primary Center, Steger Intermediate Center, Columbia Central School

Supervisor:
Principal, Director of Student Services

FLSA Status:
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:

• 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 student'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. 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.