Anticipated Teacher - ESL (English as a Second Language)

About This Role

This teaching position involves providing instruction to students in English as a Second Language, helping them develop skills in the subject matter. The role requires complex professional work, motivating students, and performing related tasks under the general supervision of school administrators.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Meet and instruct students in assigned locations and at designated times
• Design coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals
• Plan effective instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of lesson preparation upon request of the building administrator(s)
• Diagnose individual, group, and program needs and plan for the appropriate use of time, materials, and resources to match the ability and needs of all students
• Evaluate students' progress; provide students with specific evaluative feedback; maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Use a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-range instructional decisions to improve student learning
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with established procedures
• Identify and communicate specific student performance expectations; document student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments
• Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum, subject, and current instructional practices
• Create learning experiences that make the subject matter meaningful for all students
• Understand that students differ in their learning styles and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources in a manner that promotes the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills
• Select, evaluate, and refine a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement of students and improvement of student learning
• Implement a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff
• Ensure the adequate and safe supervision of students
• Manage classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with students
• Motivate students to achieve maximum potential
• Create a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities