ESOL Teacher - Middle

Title: ESOL Teacher 

Qualifications:

• Certified to teach in South Carolina
• Holds current ESOL certification or in progress toward certification preferred
• Outstanding personal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to keep concise records
• The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
• Excellent problem solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans
• The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours
• The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships                  

Reports to: Director of Academic Intervention

Job Goal: To provide instruction to multilingual learners (MLs) to attain English proficiency  

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assess English proficiency and create individual language acquisition plans using approved accommodations and program service delivery models to address learning needs
• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district’s/school’s instructional program so as to ensure that students meet or exceed learning targets
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize teaching techniques and strategies that are proven to be effective for multilingual learners
• Address all aspects of communication through instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in academic content
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress, evidence of growth, and parent contact
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Support classroom teachers in the implementation of accommodations as outlined in plans
• Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as needed
• Participate in professional development as both a leader and learner
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding ESOL services

Terms of Employment: 190 day contact with salary determined by placement on district teacher salary schedule

Evaluation: Job performance evaluation annually in accordance with board policy