English as a Second Language Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the general direction of the Principal or designee, The ESOL Program Teacher is responsible for English Learners (EL) in collaboration with the local district and ESOL Program staff.
The ESOL Program teacher provides direct, targeted English Development instructional services to K-8 EL in small groups or with individual students to help increase their overall achievement.
The ESOL Program Teacher leads and models instructional practices with EL Facilitators to provide feedback and increase students’ quality of English Development and access to content.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The English Language (EL) teacher/consultant will provide direct instruction to students identified as English Learners in a K-12 setting.
The teacher will consult and collaborate with K-12 teachers regarding best practices to improve English language proficiency and maximize their success, socially and academically.
This individual will have roles in developing and presenting professional development and administering state EL assessments.
Plan, organize, and provide instruction that helps identified students make progress in their English language proficiency (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) meeting state and federal standards.
Develop and deliver instruction that centers on language objectives and complements general education.
Competently coordinate and provide WIDA screener and annual WIDA assessment.
Analyze and use data to inform instruction (WIDA and M-STEP) and collaborate with general education.
Consult with teachers regarding the use of grading rubrics and instructional best practices.
Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or tiered instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
Implement language instructional programs and prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in students’ abilities and learning styles.
Requires solid pedagogy in educational planning, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment.
Maintain and keep accurate Student Accountability Spreadsheets and evidence of growth and progress.
Communicate with parents regarding student progress, and community resources and send parent notification letters.
Lead relevant professional learning for teachers and paraprofessionals as needed.
Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, assessments, technology, and materials for ELs that include native language.
Support the development of performance assessments and grading standards at all grade levels.
Create common tools and resources that demonstrate effective literacy practices for ELs in both the native language and English.
KNOWLEDGE OF: · Ethical guidelines applicable to the position.
· Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to the position.
· Principles of professional development and training · Best practices for supervising and evaluating both classified and certificated staff members · Effective communication practices and skills including utilizing technology effectively · Mental health systems, structures, programs, services, and resources in schools · Curriculum design, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation ABILITY TO: · Perform decision analysis that requires the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies · Work with online systems and technology · Implement research, collect and analyze data, and report preparation · Suggest appropriate and effective interventions for pupils from a diverse population · Work independently · Make decisions in the best interest of students · Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks · Communicate effectively in writing and verbally · Facilitate conversations about work as it relates to district goals · To drive a personal vehicle for traveling to various locations within or outside the District · Work at a desk and in meetings of various configurations.
· Read a variety of materials and computer screens, and prepare/process documents · Operate standard office equipment, computer keyboard, and other equipment necessary to complete the required duties.
· Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
· Understand speech at normal levels.
· Bend, twist, stoop, and reach.
· Push, pull, and transport instructional and presentation materials.
· Drive a personal vehicle to conduct business.
· Hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations.
· Sitting or standing for extended periods of time QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
A valid State of Michigan Teaching certificate is required with an English as a Second Language or Bilingual endorsement.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience with English Learners (EL) is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of academic and behavioral strategies for struggling students Demonstrated ability to track and analyze student data Ability to plan and implement lessons and activities based on assessment, school objectives, and Ability to read, write, understand, and speak Spanish and English fluently and, at an academic level Submit to a criminal background check and be found without a record.