English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

About This Role

This teaching position focuses on developing English language proficiency in students so they can understand and participate in the regular academic program. The role also involves helping students learn subject matter and skills appropriate for their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students based on the district's educational philosophy, goals, objectives, and individual student plans
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation
• Establish and maintain standards of appropriate student behavior
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies and media which meet the needs and capabilities of the students
• Evaluate student performance on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Refer students with special needs to the appropriate district specialist and participate on committees related to individual student planning
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, self, equipment, materials, and facilities in order to provide an ongoing, safe classroom environment
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assist as directed in the daily operations of the school
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when needed
• Plan and supervise duties for teacher aides and volunteers
• Maintain and improve competence through participation in professional training
• Attend all staff meetings and serve on committees as requested
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or designee
• Provide instruction using ESL methods to limited English proficient students
• Maintain current records on students and programs, including home language surveys, fluency and achievement tests, permission letters and Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) forms and submit enrollment and monthly reports on a timely basis
• Conduct or oversee oral language fluency and achievement tests as needed
• Communicate with parents about student progress and obtain needed forms and other information as needed and requested
• Call for and assist in LPAC meetings as needed
• Ensure that all students meet schedule requirements set by law

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