English As A Second Language

Position:        English Language Teacher (EL) K-4 FY2425_37

Reports to:    Building Principal / Director of Curriculum

FTE:            .5 FTE

Location:      Story Creek Elementary School

Start Date:   August 16, 2024

Status:            Licensed in English / ESL

Working your family schedule and contributing to our local education community,

Competitive benefit package and state retirement plan available.

State retirement package becomes fully vested after five years, matching funds!

Pride in your community’s education
403B Matching Fund

Purpose:

The EL Teacher provides specialized instruction for the purposes of developing Multi-Language Learners’ ability to effectively perform in courses of study in English and acquire proficiency in the English language.

Essential Job Duties

• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English in the Core Curriculum Content Standards and Montana English Language Proficiency Standards. Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district’s instructional program so that students meet or exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.

• Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program.

• Applies the principles and practices promoted by the Science of Reading to provide effective instruction to EL students.

• Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student’s progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of student’s progress and evidence of growth and progress.

• Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.

• Facilitates frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating: conferences; written communication; parent training and other meetings/events; and administrative support for childcare, interpreting, translations, etc.

• Assists in coordinating the professional English Language Acquisition meetings as well as serves on building or district committees, and attends staff meetings as may be requested or as established by school policy.

• Understands and complies with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding the English learners. Advocates for the program needs that are required to meet the learning needs of English

• In grades 5-12, this position may participate in a co-teaching model.

• Administers language screeners and required assessments to guide instruction as well as those required by law (WIDA).

• Assists in providing professional development regarding Multi-Language Learners to instructional staff.

• Maintains accurate electronic student records of students participating in the EL Program.

• Recruits and provides training for district EL volunteers and community mentors.

• Performs such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, Curriculum Director, or principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

• Skill in classroom instruction.

• Skill in operating equipment used in a classroom setting, including a computer; planning and managing projects.

• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.

• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to be flexible to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.

• Ability to problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans.

• Ability to manage time, adapt to changing work priorities.

• Ability to communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.

• Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and staff.

• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions.

• Ability to handle stressful situations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.

• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

• Ability to adjust daily work plans and work hours to be highly responsive to school needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Montana Teaching License.

• Elementary Education Edorsement

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to English language acquisition.

• EL Endorsement or willingness to earn endorsement within 3 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish

Equipment

Uses standard classroom equipment such as personal computers, projectors, copy machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards

• Performs routine classroom related work.

• Regularly works inside.

• Frequently required to work at a fast pace.

• Possess a comfort with ambiguity.

• Exposed to minimal temperature variations.

• Generally hazard free environment.

• Carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.

• Significant fine finger dexterity.

• Requires cons