ESL Teacher/Coach

Duties

PURPOSE:

The purpose of an ESL teacher is to support systematic English language development, support access to grade-level content learning, and serve as an advocate and local expert to support colleagues and school(s) in better meeting ELLs needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide training and coaching for NSSEO teams aligned to best practices in supporting multilingual students with disabilities

• Consult with teams to develop and implement appropriate language supports and assistance for individual EL students within NSSEO programs

• Coordinate with NSSEO teams and resident school districts on the identification, placement and assessment of multilingual students attending NSSEO programs (Kirk, Miner, Timber Ridge)

• Ensure appropriate completion and recording of required documentation including Home Language Surveys, screening and assessment results, and parent notification letters

• Support the administration of ACCESS and Alternative ACCESS assessments within NSSEO programs

• Participate in IEP meetings for students with EL status to support teams in documenting and incorporating appropriate language assistance, linguistic and cultural accommodations, and ACCESS/Alternate ACCESS assessment accommodations in students' IEPs

• Assist students in the English language to further their education and growth

• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student

• Effectively establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as specified by the district

• Effectively communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program

• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and supporting all students on their caseload

• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities

• Participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance according to the district evaluation plan

• Collaborate with members of the educational team in selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records

• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned

• This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a professional educator license issued by the state of Illinois with an ESL endorsement

• Must have experience and passion for working with students with disabilities

• Must have exemplary interpersonal and communication skills

• Must have the ability to travel to/from various locations in the district as needed

Salary/Benefits

NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting Lane 1 Step 0

Full Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Board Paid Life Insurance

How to Apply

Please submit an application on www.nsseo.org

Job ID: 1311

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/nsseo/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Teacher

Email Address

bcarter@nsseo.org

School District

https://www.nsseo.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/10/2024

Start Date

8/12/2024