Itinerant EL Teacher - West Limestone HS

Location: Lester

Job Title:

EL TEACHER

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Principal/EL Coordinator

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Goals:

* To coordinate the assessment, placement and instruction of ESL students in a designated service area.

* To serve as a resource support to the staff and faculty at each of the schools in the assigned area through large group in-service and individual consultations.

* To train EL Instructional Aides in EL teaching strategies and in the use of specialized materials.

* To work collaboratively with the EL Program Supervisor to develop program guidelines and to compile program data.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

* Valid Alabama teaching certificate.

* Certification in English as a Second Language (ESL).

* Previous successful teaching experience preferred.

* Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

* Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.

* Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of EL students.

* Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.

* Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.

* Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.

* Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

* Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

* Conducts in-service training for classroom teachers, administrators, and support personnel regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) and strategies and procedures for serving language minority students.

* Schedules meetings of the English as a Second Language (ESL) team to review pertinent information and make recommendations concerning the placement of each student in the EL Program.

* Monitors the academic progress of all EL students in the regular program and makes recommendations to the regular classroom teachers concerning instructional modifications for EL students.

* Provides EL instruction to K-12 English Language Learners.

* Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.

* Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.

* Works with EL Instructional Assistant in EL teaching strategies and in the use of materials.

* Keeps record of daily mileage traveled and submits mileage report to base school at the first of each month.

* Submits information and updates to the Special Services Office regarding all ELs enrolled in the designated service area.

* Attends professional development training each year regarding EL programs and procedures.

* Keeps accurate and up-to-date student folders of all ELs in the service area; including all assessment data, team meeting documentation, progress reports and pertinent correspondence.

* Administers placement tests and spring ACCESS assessments to ELs in the designated service area.

* Assists as needed with the evaluation of EL Instructional Assistant or other designated personnel in accordance with school system policies and procedures.

* Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.

* Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy and state and federal rules and regulations.

* Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.

* Serves on committees, representative bodies, task forces, or as a system delegate as needed.

* Attends local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.

* Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.

* Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.

* Participates in state-approved evaluation program as required.

* Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during or after school as directed.

* Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.

* Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.

* Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.

* Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.

* Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.

* Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.

* Serves on school system…