Job Title

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Qualifications

Valid Alabama certification in English as a Second Language, Foreign Language, English or Elementary Education

Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal

The EL teacher provides specialized instruction for the purposes of developing the students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language.

Reports To

Principal

Supervises

Assigned students

Performance Responsibilities

Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans with established lesson plans and building academic English and content knowledge.

Administers test and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student language ability.

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievement; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Collaborates with and supports teachers to improve the overall quality of student outcomes on achieving established classroom objectives through planning, organizing, and/or co-teaching lessons.

Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences based on the Alabama State Curriculum utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district's instructional program in the regular classroom and/or in the resource room.

Models English communication for the purpose of developing student ability to communicate effectively in the English language.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning environment.

Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g., IELP, grade level, faculty, parent, data) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to optimize student learning.

Evaluates the EL program and/or student progress (includes testing, serving on EL team to develop instructional plans, and providing information for district/state/federal reports).

Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth.

Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned by Principal or designee

Terms Of Employment

Nine-month position in accordance with Board approved salary schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant City Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel.