Pinson ES - English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

About This Role

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher coordinates the assessment, placement, and instruction of ESL students, and serves as a resource to staff and faculty. This role involves training ESL Instructional Aides and collaborating on program development, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities
• Conduct in-service training for classroom teachers, administrators, and support personnel regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) and strategies and procedures for serving language minority students
• Schedule meetings of the English as a Second Language (ESL) team to review pertinent information and make recommendations concerning the placement of each student in the ESL Program
• Monitor the academic progress of all ELL students in the regular program and make recommendations to the regular classroom teachers concerning instructional modifications for ELL students
• Provide ESL instruction to K-12 English Language Learners
• Utilize technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning
• Model use of technology for students and staff
• Work with ESL Instructional Aides in ESL teaching strategies and in the use of materials
• Keep record of daily mileage traveled and submit mileage report to base school at the first of each month
• Submit information and updates to the Special Services Office regarding all ELLs enrolled in the designated service area
• Attend professional development training each year regarding ELL programs and procedures
• Keep accurate and up-to-date student folders of all ELLs in the service area, including all assessment data, team meeting documentation, progress reports, and pertinent correspondence
• Administer placement tests and spring ACCESS assessments to ELLs in the designated service area
• Demonstrate professional ethics and leadership
• Serve on committees, representative bodies, task forces, or as a system delegate as needed
• Attend staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge
• Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner
• Maintain and submit required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
• Properly care for equipment and material resources of the school system
• Use collaboration skills to work as a productive team member
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws
• Report absences and take leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)