English as a Second Language Teacher

About This Role

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to students, promoting their social, physical, and intellectual growth, is the core of this teaching position. The role involves creating a positive learning environment and contributing to a diverse school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Lakeview School District approved curriculum
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepare for classes assigned
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work collaboratively with a culturally diverse community and student population
• Contribute constructively to closing racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic achievement gaps
• Demonstrate ability to work with colleagues, staff, students and community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability and ethnic backgrounds

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting
• Lifelong learner with a collaborative spirit
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with English as a Second Language (NS) K-12 Endorsement

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