ESL Teacher

Supervised by/Reports to: Special Services/ESL Program Supervisor

Supervises: ESL Instructional Aides, translators, ESL Home-School Liaison, ESL Translator

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 ESL Instructional Aides in ESL teaching strategies and in the use of specialized materials.
• To work collaboratively with the ESL 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 in English as a Second Language (ESL) or appropriate area.
• Previous successful teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• 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 ESL 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 ESL Program.
• Monitors the academic progress of all ELL students in the regular program and makes recommendations to the regular classroom teachers concerning instructional modifications for ELL students.
• Provides ESL 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 ESL Instructional Aides in ESL 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 ELLs enrolled in the designated service area.
• Attends professional development training each year regarding ELL programs and procedures.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date student folders of all ELLs in the service area; including all assessment data, team meeting documentation, progress reports and pertinent correspondence.
• Administers placement tests and spring ACCESS assessments to ELLs in the designated service area.
• Assists as needed with the evaluation of ESL Instructional Aides or other designated personnel in accordance with school system policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Collects, receipts and submits school funds in accordance with school procedures and Board policy.
• 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.
• Participates in administration of state and/or standardized testing as assigned; establishes appropriate testing environment and ensures test security.
• Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• 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 committees, tasks forces, and representative groups as required.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the principal and/or supervisor.

Terms of Employment: Nine-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Baldwin County Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.