ESOL Teacher

Job Overview

Job Title: Teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Supervisor: ESOL Coordinator

Terms of Employment: 190 Days

Job Summary: This teaching position provides instruction, support, and related services to English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) with continuous supervision and positive interactions consistent to federal, state and district guidelines. As an ESOL teacher, the employee works with the student s regular classroom teachers to consult, coordinate, and monitor the student s progress and academic needs to ensure the success of the ESOL student in daily course requirements and to build a foundation for success in the total school program.

ESOL teachers are responsible for screening, teaching, monitoring, entering/maintaining student information, and reporting student progress. In addition, the ESOL teacher collaborates with administrators, counselors, teachers, and other school staff on behalf of the ESOL students; serves as a resource for information regarding ESOL instruction, and functions as a liaison between school, parents, and community.

K-12 ESOL teachers must be willing to travel among schools and teach at the assigned grade level.

Note:

Teacher assignments may vary due to district needs.

Requires demonstration of strong collaborative, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills. Must be able to work in a team setting; use problem solving skills to support student success; apply service-related people skills; demonstrate verbal and written communication skills; utilize organizational skills to balance demands of a multi-tasking position; and perform data analysis. Requires excellent attention to detail and follow through to meet school, district, and state requirements.

ESOL teachers must maintain significant confidentiality responsibilities due to student and staff issues, resource management, and program evaluation responsibilities.

• Screens Home Language Surveys, conducts assessment of student eligibility for the ESOL program and administers the approved screener to determine initial English proficiency.
• Notifies administration and parents of student s entry into ESOL program, progress, release from ESOL program; and test results.
• Establishes and maintains an instructional plan for ESOL students including both long-term goals and short-term objectives. Demonstrates knowledge of second-language acquisition and ESOL pedagogy while transitioning ESOL students through the stages of academic language and cultural skills acquisition.
• Creates an effective, language-rich classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students, and provides both social and emotional support for English Language Learners.
• Provides direct individual, small group, or whole group instruction designed to meet the needs of each student. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including current technology and whole-group/small group or individual learning.
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation for class upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Administers the designated yearly assessment to ESOL students to assess their current levels of proficiency with the English language and to determine the level of ESOL Services they should receive.
• Consults and collaborates with regular classroom teachers regarding specific needs of ESOL students in their respective classrooms and determine appropriate modifications for ESOL students.
• Assists with standardized testing by implementing appropriate accommodations for ESOL students.
• Communicates effectively with parents using a variety of resources.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the law, District policy and administrative regulation.
• Attends District meetings and serves on District/State committees as required. Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e, back-to-school night, open house, and other activities…