English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jefferson County Board of Education is seeking an ESL Teacher to coordinate the assessment, placement, and instruction of English learners within a designated service area.

This role also serves as a resource to staff through in-service sessions and individual consultations, and trains ESL Instructional Aides in teaching strategies and materials. Collaboration with the ESL Program Supervisor is essential to develop guidelines and compile program data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama professional educator certificate.
• Certification in English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Minimum of three years successful classroom experience.
• Compliance with Alabama Child Protection Act suitability criteria.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Interpersonal skills and collaboration across varied groups.
• Ability to develop ESL curriculum and programming.
• Proficient use of technology for planning, instruction, data management, and reporting.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals.
• Conducts in-service training for staff on ELL strategies and procedures.
• Schedules ESL team meetings for student placement decisions.
• Monitors academic progress of ELL students and advises teachers on modifications.
• Provides ESL instruction to K-12 English Language Learners.
• Uses technology to plan, deliver instruction, and facilitate learning.
• Keeps records and submits mileage/reports as required.
• Maintains confidential student data and program records.
• Attends professional development on ELL programs.
• Maintains confidentiality in line with laws.
• Collaborates with colleagues and participates in committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development for ESL

Technology for instruction & reporting

Punctuality & reliability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Alabama professional educator certificate

ESL Certification

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title - ESL Teacher

Supervisor: Principal, ESL Specialist

Job Goals:

• To coordinate the assessment, placement and instruction of ESL students in a designated service area.
• To serve as a resource to the staff and faculty at each of the schools in the assigned area through large group in-service and individual consultations.
• To train ESL Instructional Aides in ESL teaching strategies and in the use of specialized materials.
• To work collaboratively with the ESL Program Supervisor to develop program guidelines and to compile program data.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
2. Valid Alabama professional educator certificate.
3. Certification in English as a Second Language (ESL).
4. Minimum of three (3) years successful classroom experience.
5. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
6. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
7. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
8. Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of ESL students.
9. Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
10. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
11. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
12. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
2. Conducts in-service training for classroom teachers, administrators, and support personnel regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) and strategies and procedures for serving language minority students.
3. Schedules meetings of the English as a Second Language (ESL) team to review pertinent information and make recommendations concerning the placement of each student in the ESL Program.
4. Monitors the academic progress of all ELL students in the regular program and makes recommendations to the regular classroom teachers concerning instructional modifications for ELL students.
5. Provides ESL instruction to K-12 English Language Learners.
6. Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
7. Models use of technology for students and staff.
8. Works with ESL Instructional Aides in ESL teaching strategies and in the use of materials.
9. Keeps record of daily mileage traveled and submits mileage report to base school at the first of each month.
10. Submits information and updates to the Special Services Office regarding all ELLs enrolled in the designated service area.
11. Attends professional development training each year regarding ELL programs and procedures.
12. Keeps accurate and up-to-date student folders of all ELLs in the service area; including all assessment data, team meeting documentation, progress reports and pertinent correspondence.
13. Administers placement tests and spring ACCESS assessments to ELLs in the designated service area.
14. Proficiency in written and oral communication.
15. Demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
16. Serves on committees, representative bodies, task forces, or as a system delegate as needed.
17. Attends staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.
18. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
19. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
20. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
21. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
22. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
23. Uses collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
24. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
25. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
26. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment:

As established by the Board and applicable state law.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.