ESOL Teacher

Rock Hill High School; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Hill High School seeks an experienced ML/ESOL teacher to support LEP students and assist general education teachers in achieving academic goals. The role emphasizes using research-based strategies to address multilingual learners’ needs and collaborating with families to reinforce learning at home.

The position may serve multiple schools within the district, with responsibilities including lesson development, progress assessment, and participation in district initiatives to improve LEP

Qualifications

• Experience teaching LEP students.
• Ability to design lessons aligned to grade-level standards.
• Strong communication with parents/guardians and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Instructs LEP students to improve academic and interpersonal skills.
• Designs lessons addressing grade-level standards for LEP students.
• Advises parents/guardians on student progress and improvement plans.
• Assesses student progress and provides feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with teachers and community partners to improve LEP outcomes.
• Develops and documents lesson plans and progress reports.

Skills

LEP instruction

Curriculum alignment

Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

FLSA Status: Exempt

This position may serve multiple schools.

General Definition of Work

The job of a ML/ESOL teacher is done for the purpose/s of teaching Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students; assisting the general education teacher to improve student achievement; addressing appropriate standards, content materials, technology and resources; and using research-based teaching strategies and best practices to address the needs of Multilingual (ML) students.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Teacher Salary Schedule/Full-Time/190 days

Start Date

Determined by Human Resources

Essential Functions

• Instructs LEP students for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.
• Develops lessons that address grade level and content standards for the purpose of designing engaging work for LEP students.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of LEP students’ progress for the purpose of supporting teachers’ expectations, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress, expectations, goals, etc., for the purpose of determining LEP student acquisition of knowledge and of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Assists other teachers of LEP students for the purpose of implementing an appropriate curriculum for LEP students.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of LEP student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual LEP students.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting LEP student progress.
• Develops lessons that address grade level and content standards for the purpose of designing engaging work for LEP students.
• Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget.
• Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.
• Other duties may be assigned for the benefit of the district.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes knowledge and experience teaching LEP students with an enthusiasm for instructing students desired.
• Skills to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying effective and innovative LEP instructional and student evaluation techniques and developing interpersonal relationships with pupils, parents, teachers, staff and the public, outstanding verbal and written skills.
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
• In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is