ELL Teacher

Reports To
:
Director- ELL Department and School Principal

Position

Purpose:

Educators of ELL students demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized- student-centered classrooms utilizing push-in and/or pull-out instruction- by presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities- by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data- and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research.

The ELL teacher maintains- organizes- and administers ELL programs- activities- and curricula.

Qualifications:

• Must meet Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) licensure requirements.
• Must have an ESOL endorsement.
• Strong classroom management skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work with professional colleagues and the general public.
• The ability to instruct and relate to non-English speaking students from varying backgrounds and academic skill levels.
• Academic preparation or teaching experience with English Learners.

Physical/Emotional Requirements: (The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day.)

While performing the duties of this job- the employee is frequently required to walk- sit- talk- and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- depth perception- and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Prepares instructional materials for ELL students
• Assists the classroom teacher in individualizing instruction for ELL students
• Works with individual students and small groups
• Provides an individualized language acquisition program for each student
• Communicates with parents regarding students` progress- fosters positive school/home relationships- and suggests home activities that will enhance student success in school
• Helps the classroom teacher locate translating and interpreting services
• Communicates high expectations to all learners
• Seeks- listens- and responds appropriately to suggestions- requests- and concerns
• Incorporates the use of appropriate technology
• Implements the district-adopted curriculum
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking- problem-solving- creativity- and flexibility
• Integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction routinely
• Uses a variety of data in making instructional decisions
• Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations
• Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
• Creates a positive- inviting- and safe learning environment
• Develops- models- and practices procedures and routines
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
• Treats students- patrons- and colleagues with dignity and respect
• Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
• Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
• Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
• Administers- scores- and interprets individual diagnostic tests and local and state assessments including the annual Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA)
• Gathers and submits necessary paperwork and documentation for annual September 20 audit
• Determines from diagnostic tests the potential- the instructional level- and the strengths and weaknesses of the student’s performance
• Submits an end-of-year report and other…