EL Teacher

JOB TITLE: EL Teacher
JOB GOAL: Provide instruction to students determined to be English Learners; monitor and ensure students progress.
REPORTS TO: Administration
QUALIFICATIONS: Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsements.
Read, write and communicate orally in English
Utilize applicable technology to support performance responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General
Communicate and collaborate effectively with others.

1. Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
2. Maintain a record of dependability as evidenced by consistent attendance, punctuality and attention to work.
3. Understand and adapt to a variety of situations.
4. Maintain and exhibit general and personal safety practices.
5. Maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
6. Work independently and exercise good judgment.
7. Assume personal responsibility for professional performance and growth.
8. Utilize effective problem solving processes.
9. Exhibit professionalism in appearance and demeanor.

Specific

1. Administer and analyze identification screeners that determine a student's eligibility for language learning services
2. Administer mandated English language proficiency assessments annually in accordance with state and district requirements
3. Monitor students' language development
4. Track ELP data for reporting purposes
5. Collaborate with school and district teams around identification and assessment practice
6. Co-plan with colleagues for instruction and assessment
7. Differentiate instruction for different language proficiency levels
8. Develop instructional approaches rooted in best practices of Culturally Responsive Instruction, Culturally Relevant Instruction, and Culturally Sustainable Pedagogy
9. Provide academic language instruction that gives students access to grade-level content
10. Collaborate with grade-level teachers to plan, differentiate, and scaffold instruction
11. Serve as a resource to the building and district for English language concerns
12. Communicate with multilingual families in their home language, sharing outreach strategies with colleagues to increase their own capacity for communication with families
13. Support family engagement around school events and initiatives
14. Connect with stakeholders in ELL families' communities, such as community organizations and religious institutions

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. An employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

EVALUATION:
Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, twice annually, or at least every two years in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the district.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of contract, salary, and benefits as established by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.