English Language (El) Teacher - District Wide

POSITION: ENGLISH LANGUAGE (EL) TEACHER

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, English Language Teacher, also known as the EL Teacher, serves as a specialist for students who are learning English as a second language. The EL teacher works in a program designed to provide direct English Language Development instruction in the classroom, small groups and/or individual student settings. In addition to this specific individualized instruction, the EL teacher will assist general education classroom teachers with selection of appropriate curricula and the development of appropriate strategies to meet the unique needs of English Learners. This position coaches teachers, models lessons, co-teaches, collaboratively plans, provides feedback to teachers, conducts professional development, and collaborates with administrators, as well as provides guidance and expertise in the best practices for successful language acquisition, specifically in the four language domain areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The EL teacher will follow the regulations associated ELD standards and reporting requirements that pertain to Title III.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Kentucky certificate, license or other legal

credentials required.

2.ESL Endorsement/Certificate

3.Experience and such alternatives to the above qualifications as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Kentucky Professional Standards Board.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent/Director of

Elementary and Secondary Education

SUPERVISES: Students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates and maintains a learning climate that supports student learning outcome

• Coaches and supports teachers in planning, delivering, and assessing quality instruction for ELs.

• Plans, models, and co-teaches effective lessons with teachers.

• Regularly visits classroom to provide feedback to teachers to improve instructional planning, delivery, and assessment, including planning for ongoing monitoring and support for the successful language acquisition.

• Assists with the supervision and administration of the district's ESL program, including curriculum and instructional program.

• Analyzes SOL, ACCESS for ELs, and assessment data to identify areas for improvement, establish goals, and monitor improvement.

• Provides leadership and support in the development, implementation, and revisions of the ESL curriculum.

• Develops and conducts professional development for teachers and administrators regarding instructional strategies and best practices for ELs.

• Coordinates and facilitates teacher study group activities and the sharing of successful lessons to ensure the successful implementation of the program.

• Participates in on-going professional development by attending workshops, lectures, and institutes on specific subjects to enhance job performance such as knowledge in language acquisition, literacy development, coaching skills, and adult learning theory.

• Keeps abreast of all federal and state Title III and LEP/ EL guidelines.

• Assist in ESL program presentations, professional development sessions, state assessments, and trainings as needed

• Assists in planning and implementation of summer programs.

• Assists with the selection of textbooks, instructional materials, instructional resources, and equipment for the ESL program.

• Implements Board policies, administrative regulations, school rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure.

• Evaluates specific teacher/learning situations and communicates to students and others (e.g. progress reports, parent-teacher conferences and portfolios).

• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by the law and district policy.

• Identifies pupil needs and collaborates with other professional staff members in assessing pupil health, attitude and learning problems.

• Performs professional responsibilities and duties as outlined in Board policy, such as regular attendance, punctuality, attending staff meetings, serving on committees, and accepts a share of responsibility for extra-curricular activities, professional development and professional growth.

• Demonstrates effective collaboration skills among peers, subordinates, supervisors, students and parents.

• Directs the work of instructional assistants.

• Evaluates own overall performance and develops a yearly plan for professional growth and development in accordance with state regulations.

• Aids in the administration of group standardized tests in accordance with the district or state regulations.

• May be asked to perform health related services for students after receiving appropriate training.

• Performs any other such duties as designated by the immediate supervisor/principal.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Salary based on board approved salary schedule for the 2024-2025 school year.