.8 Esl Teacher (Monday- Friday 7:40 Am-1:40 Pm)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The English as a Second Language/English Learner Teacher provides instruction to students in the ESL/EL Program. The goal of this position is to guide English Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing; and to support teachers in general education classrooms who are working toward the same objective.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

School Year

SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience per teachers’ contract

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide ESL instruction in 1:1, small group or in the general education class.
• Address ESL student needs at all levels.

• Support classroom teachers in the use of ELD standards.
• Effectively teach English collectively to students with different primary languages.
• Utilize natural patterns of first language learning in teaching ESL.
• Model SEI instructional techniques within the general education classroom.
• Act as liaison with students, parents, teachers and administration.
• Support/instill motivation and achievement of non-English-speaking students.

• Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests (this includes all State testing), along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
• Work with classroom teachers to support inclusionary practices.
• Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (EL plans) for all EL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
• Maintain database (spreadsheet) of EL and EL- eligible students, including home school communication, test data and levels of support.

• Perform all such duties as requested by the Principal or Assistant Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Certification: English as a Second Language (ESL)

The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.