Job Description

Posting Number27-147PositionENGLISH LEARNERS (EL) TEACHERLocationCountywideQualifications WV Professional Teaching Certificate Endorsed for English as a Second Language Grades PK-AdultSalary$30/hour, not to exceed 10 hours per pay period

POSITION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Curriculum Director

FLSA/CONTRACT STATUS Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM Schedule approved by the Curriculum Director

SALARY Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Mineral County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level.

EVALUATION Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310 and Mineral County Board of Education Evaluation Policy.

Provide appropriate instruction to LEP students and insure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high quality language instruction for LEP students;
• Assists teachers who directly serve LEP students in developing an understanding of LEP standards and objectives;
• Reviews a plan of co-teaching strategies with the classroom content area regular education teacher;
• Utilizes instructional management systems models that increase student learning;
• Monitors student progress towards mastery of instructional goals and objectives through written progress reports to parents and Title III director;
• Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis;
• Meets professional responsibilities;
• Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Mineral County School's Policy 3210; and
• Performs other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Superintendent and/or immediate supervisor(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid teaching certificate with ESL Endorsement; and
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.