ELL Language Specialist - Elementary (K-3)

Southwest-Licking-Local-School-District; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southwest Licking Local School District invites qualified applicants for an Elementary School ESL teaching position. The role emphasizes ELL instruction with licensure, OELPA familiarity preferred, and a commitment to inclusive education.

Salary is based on the negotiated agreement and multiple elementary sites are listed. Location involves Etna Elementary and Pataskala South Fork Elementary, with a focus on effective pedagogy, collaboration, and professional conduct in a supportive district

Qualifications

• Holds/maintains required state department of education credential.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy; organizes content and learning goals.
• Prepares instructional materials; teaches assigned students and subjects as scheduled.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district goals.
• Evaluates student needs and learning styles; differentiates instructional techniques.
• Facilitates integration of technology and uses assessment strategies to monitor progress.
• Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning and supports interventions.
• Supports placement of students with disabilities and develops 504/IDP plans.
• Advocates for students; observes behavior and investigates reports.
• Communicates academic, behavioral and social-emotional matters to parents.
• Proctors state and district testing and upholds security procedures.
• Ensures substitutes have lists and teaching materials readily available.

Job description

The Southwest Licking Local School District invites qualified applicants for an Elementary School ESL teaching position. The role emphasizes ELL instruction with licensure, OELPA familiarity preferred, and a commitment to inclusive education.

Salary is based on the negotiated agreement and multiple elementary sites are listed. Location involves Etna Elementary and Pataskala South Fork Elementary, with a focus on effective pedagogy, collaboration, and professional conduct in a supportive district