TITLE: English as a Second Language (ESL) Long Term Substitute Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
Virginia teacher certification with English as a Second Language endorsement.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
March 2020-June 2020
REPORTS TO: Building Administration
Division Coordinator of Instruction
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The ESL Teacher provides specialized instruction designed to meet the unique needs of English learners for the purposes of developing the students’ abilities to acquire the English language and effectively perform courses of study in English.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate skills in elementary and/or secondary teaching methods and student assessment for English learners that reflect current research and best practices in education for English learners.
- Provide rigorous and appropriate instruction that is aligned with the Standards of Learning and the division’s curriculum.
- Provide cross-cultural information about the American school system and being a student in an American school.
- Provide evaluation and testing for English learners. Assess students for ESL program eligibility, evaluate students' academic and language progress, provide students with specific evaluative feedback, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
- Collaborate, consult, and co-teach will all school staff as required.
- Make recommendations to general education staff about the types of accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, and classroom adjustments that are appropriate for each ESL student.
- Provide leadership and on-going staff development as an ESL specialist to all staff in a school.
- Assist classroom teachers and administrators in creating positive learning environments for English learners.
- Serve as a liaison between ESL students, their classroom teachers, their families and the school.
- Plan and implement communication procedures that help parents and classroom teachers become knowledgeable about the ESL program and the English learner’s performance.
- Maintain appropriate and required documentation on every ESL student.
- Implement all ESL program procedures in order to be in compliance with legal responsibilities.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Updated 12/20/19 |