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Conducts in-service training for classroom teachers, administrators, and support personnel regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) and strategies and procedures for serving language minority students. Keeps 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.

<h5>ESL Teacher </h5>Supervisor: Principal, ESL Specialist Job Goals: <ul><li>To coordinate the assessment, placement and instruction of ESL students in a designated service area. </li><li>To serve as a resource to the staff and faculty at each of the schools in the assigned area through large group in-service and individual consultations. </li><li>To train ESL Instructional Aides in ESL teaching strategies and in the use of specialized materials. </li><li>To work collaboratively with the ESL Program Supervisor to develop program guidelines and to compile program data. </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications: <ol><li>Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. </li><li>Valid Alabama professional educator certificate. </li><li>Certification in English as a Second Language (ESL). </li><li>Minimum of three (3) years successful classroom experience. </li><li>Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457. </li><li>Proficiency in oral and written communication skills. </li><li>Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups. </li><li>Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of ESL students. </li><li>Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information. </li><li>Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities. </li><li>Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance. </li><li>Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require. </li></ol>Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions: <ol><li>Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities. </li><li>Conducts in-service training for classroom teachers, administrators, and support personnel regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) and strategies and procedures for serving language minority students. </li><li>Schedules 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. </li><li>Monitors the academic progress of all ELL students in the regular program and makes recommendations to the regular classroom teachers concerning instructional modifications for ELL students. </li><li>Provides ESL instruction to K-12 English Language Learners. </li><li>Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning. </li><li>Models use of technology for students and staff. </li><li>Works with ESL Instructional Aides in ESL teaching strategies and in the use of materials. </li><li>Keeps record of daily mileage traveled and submits mileage report to base school at the first of each month. </li><li>Submits information and updates to the Special Services Office regarding all ELLs enrolled in the designated service area. </li><li>Attends professional development training each year regarding ELL programs and procedures. </li><li>Keeps 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. </li><li>Administers placement tests and spring ACCESS assessments to ELLs in the designated service area. </li><li>Proficiency in written and oral communication. </li><li>Demonstrates professional ethics and leadership. </li><li>Serves on committees, representative bodies, task forces, or as a system delegate as needed. </li><li>Attends staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge. </li><li>Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law. </li><li>Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility. </li><li>Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner. </li><li>Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. </li><li>Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system. </li><li>Uses collaboration skills to work as a productive team member. </li><li>Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws. </li><li>Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures. </li><li>Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s). </li></ol>Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

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Pinson Valley HS - English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

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Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences based on the Alabama State Curriculum 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 in the regular classroom and/or in the resource room. • Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievement; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Job Summary POSITION TITLE: English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Alabama certification in English as a Second Language, Foreign Language, English or Elementary Education • Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable JOB GOAL: The EL teacher provides specialized instruction for the purposes of developing the students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language. REPORTS TO: Principal SUPERVISES: Assigned students PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans with established lesson plans and building academic English and content knowledge. • Administers test and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student language ability. • Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievement; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. • Collaborates with and supports teachers to improve the overall quality of student outcomes on achieving established classroom objectives through planning, organizing, and/or co-teaching lessons. • Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences based on the Alabama State Curriculum 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 in the regular classroom and/or in the resource room. • Models English communication for the purpose of developing student ability to communicate effectively in the English language. • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning environment. • Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g., IELP, grade level, faculty, parent, data) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to optimize student learning. • Evaluates the EL program and/or student progress (incudes testing, serving on EL team to develop instructional plans, and providing information for district/state/federal reports). • Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth. • Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups. • Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations. • Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership. • Performs other duties as assigned by Principal or designee TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: EVALUATION: Nine-month position in accordance with Board approved salary schedule. Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant City Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel. This is an exempt position.

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