POSITION TITLE: Teacher - English Language Learner (ELL)

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

LOCATION: District Wide

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide English language development instruction to students who are acquiring English as an additional language. Work collaboratively with other instructional personnel, including districtwide ELL teachers, to meet the individual needs of each student.      

• Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of second language learning patterns and  best practices in English language development. 
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary in evaluating individual learning styles and needs, which results in planning for an appropriate course of study for individual students. 
• Plans and delivers lessons in English language development.  
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of ELLs across content areas. 
• Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and ensure student achievement. 
• Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families. 
• Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for limited English speaking students within the school system. 
• Possesses the skills necessary for serving as a liaison between the school and the home. 
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration and families. 
• Communicates with parents and encourages and promotes parental cooperation and involvement. 
• Possesses and utilizes those personal skills necessary for the improvement of student attitudes toward learning and school. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

Annual contract for school year and Extended School Year, if applicable, in accordance with the provisions of  Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

The Mexico Public School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Our School District Prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, religion, disability by law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and  activities.