ELL Teacher

JOB TITLE:         ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER TEACHER, 7-8

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• Valid Nebraska Certificate with appropriate endorsement in subject area. ELL endorsement preferred
• Successful teaching and/or practice teaching experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate
• Successfully pass district background check

REPORTS TO:                          Building Administrator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:  Building Administrator

JOB GOAL:                               To organize and conduct a learning situation which will enable students to master appropriate levels of subject matter, increase fluency and skill in communications; develop an appreciation of culture and heritage and a respect for the rights of others.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:      Nine month year or as established by the Board of Education

EVALUATION:                         Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of administrative guidelines.  Evaluated by building principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent and punctual “on site” attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Assess ELL student language and ability levels.
• Work with a wide variety of language levels and abilities in the same class.
• Combine reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a multi-level classroom
• Knowledgeable in a variety of content areas
• Plan, coordinate and implement standardized and informal assessments to determine appropriate levels of student services.
• Translate and differentiate content area materials from other classes to meet current student needs.
• Diagnose student needs and communicate individual student needs to content are teachers.
• Advocate for students in collaborating with content area teachers.
• Establish and maintain clear classroom expectations and procedures.
• Assist content area teachers to understand ELL student needs.
• Actively participate in weekly PLC planning meetings and collaborate with content area teachers on modification of materials.
• Follow student progress in classes and actively monitor grades and credits toward graduation.
• Communicate school information to parents in a variety of ways.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Good fluency in a second language desired
• Exemplary command of written and oral communication skills
• Sensitivity/awareness of other cultural group norms
• Skills in leadership, interpersonal relations, organization, prioritization, problem solving and conflict management, assessment and evaluation