High School ELL Teacher JobID: 275
Position Type:
High School Teaching
Date Posted:
1/19/2024
Location:
Clarke Community High School
Date Available:
08/15/2024
Closing Date:
02/08/2024
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
Current Iowa Certificate with appropriate endorsement required
Successful teaching experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills
Able to communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Able to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals
Able to prioritize, organize and accomplish assigned work
Such alternative to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable
POSITION GOAL: To guide English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students in grades PreK and up, along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
Complete required annual trainings for ELPA21 screening and summative assessment administration. Assess the accomploishment of studnts on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required including the annually required ELPA21 testing of all identified ELL students.
Ensure required annual communications to parents/guardians is compled and records are maintained.
Maintain a database of ELL and ELL-eligible students.
Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (ELL plans) for all ELL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirments and other required reports including ELL Accommodations Forms and ELL Progress Reports.
Provide and collaborate with classroom teachers to effective, developmentally appropriate and differentiated language instruction for diverse learners.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whoe group (co-teaching)/small-group or individual learning. Provide effective, developmentally appropriate and differentiated language instruction for diverse learners.
Plan, evaluate and revise curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction in line with the Iowa Core, ELP Standards and district curriculum.
Engage and communicate with parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
Follow professional practives consisten with school policies in working with students, studnets’ records, parents and colleagues.
Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
Attend and participate in established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e., back-to school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members), which may be outside of regular school hours.
Promote student engagement in order to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student.
Supervise students’ work, evaluate and grade student performance, assignments and progress in language acquisition.
Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Maintain accurate, complete and appropriate records and files.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Provide adequate information, plans and material for substitute teachers.
Have reqular and reliable attendance.
Act as an advisor to student organizations.
Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MENTAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Maintain emotional control under stress
Capable of standing for long periods of time while instructing
Able to work with interruptions during a work shift
Must provide certification of good health prior to employment
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined in accordance with provisions of the Agreement between CCEA and CCSD.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Agreement between CCEA and CCSD.
Disclaimer:
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.