ESL Program Specialist - K-12 Instruction & Training

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Limestone County Board of Education is hiring an EL Teacher responsible for coordinating assessment, placement, and instruction for ESL students in a designated service area. The role includes training EL staff, supporting school teams, and managing data and reports.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, Alabama teaching certificate, ESL certification, and strong communication skills. 187-day calendar and salary set by the district salary schedule are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate.
• Certification in ESL.
• Previous successful teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of EL students.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• 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.
• Schedules meetings of the ESL team to review information and make recommendations concerning placement of each student in the EL Program.
• Monitors the academic progress of all EL students in the regular program and makes recommendations to teachers.
• Provides EL instruction to K-12 English Language Learners.
• Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.
• Keeps record of daily mileage traveled and submits mileage report to base school monthly.
• Submits information and updates to the Special Services Office regarding all ELs enrolled in the designated service area.
• Attends professional development training annually regarding EL programs and procedures.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date student folders of all ELs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology in instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Valid Alabama teaching certificate

ESL Certification

Job description

Limestone County Board of Education is hiring an EL Teacher responsible for coordinating assessment, placement, and instruction for ESL students in a designated service area. The role includes training EL staff, supporting school teams, and managing data and reports.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, Alabama teaching certificate, ESL certification, and strong communication skills. 187-day calendar and salary set by the district salary schedule are noted in the posting.