Job Description

Job Title: English as a Second Language Teacher

Classification: Certified

Primary Function: Responsible for increasing student achievement. Main functions include but are not limited to:

• Assisting students with developing thinking skills and content knowledge
• Providing language support as needed
• Planning and implementation of standards-based instruction
• Establishing a positive classroom environment and culture for learning
• Analyzing data and action planning
• Consistently communicating with stakeholders
• Implementing the SIOP framework and metalinguistic awareness
• Providing data and reports that are evidence of student progress

Accountability: Reports to Building Level Administrators & District Level Administrators

Education/Certification:

• Professional Educator's Licence (PEL) with degree/endorsement in ESL
• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Master's Degree preferred
• SPED endorsements preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough understanding of the Illinois Learning Standards
• Thorough knowledge of the SIOP framework and/or strategies that lead to increased student achievement
• Thorough knowledge of best practices in English as a Second Language
• Thorough understanding of the content being taught
• Strong planning and implementation skills
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing in both Spanish and English preferred
• Strong collaboration skills
• Data analysis skills
• Knowledge/implementation of restorative discipline practices
• Strong understanding of equitable classroom practices
• High expectations for all students including language learners

Other:

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations including special education laws
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students and other staff
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.