ESL Teacher, Newcomers

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Position/

Title:

ESL Teacher, Newcomers
Responsible To: Building Principal
Program Director
Classification: Certified
Work Year: 180 Days
Salary Range: see Collective Bargaining Agreement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field;
  Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement(s) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS).
• Experience with curriculum design, planning, and instruction.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the subject/grade level educator will plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.

Basic Function
Provide instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom, pull-out, supervised or other learning environment at an assigned school site.

Representative Duties

• Provide instruction of the core subjects in the students’ native language.
• Set up and manage the teaching-learning process in an effective bilingual/bicultural environment.
• Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of the general education curriculum, including grade-level expectations and State standards.
• Consult and/or collaborate with general education teachers in assessment, curriculum adaptations, behavior management, and monitoring student progress.
• Prepare and submit program information and reports as requested.
• Adhere to building and district policies and procedures.
• Establish developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for students and for self, and communicate those to students and their families.
• Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and interesting, as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Select, adapt and individualize materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skill levels.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families. Use family and community resources to support learning.
• Assess students’ developmental, cognitive, and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
• Regularly assess student learning by using multiple forms of assessment.
• Facilitate positive interactions between student and teacher, student and peers, and student and other adults.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations established for students.
• Always keep the students’ needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making.

Education And Experience

Required:

State of Illinois Teacher Certification (including Type 03 or 09) with Bilingual Endorsement, Bilingual Approval, ESL, and/or Type 29 Certification.

Licenses And Other Requirements
Valid Illinois driver’s license.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second or third language.
• Physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns in students.
• Academic testing practices, procedures, and methods.
• Federal and state laws and regulations regarding Bilingual education and assigned duties.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Reading and writing communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Cultural differences in the student population.

Ability To

• Assist ELLs with the instructional program and related activities of the assigned learning environment.
• Read, write, and translate English and a designated second or third language (i.e. letters to parents, curriculum materials).
• Speak and interpret English and a designated second or third language.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public, including members of ethnic communities and foreign countries.
• Prepare and maintain confidential records and files.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Establish and maintain…