ESL Teacher - IJLA

Job Description

Job Description

ESL Teacher - IJLA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The English as a Second language (ESL) Teacher provides instruction to high school students (9th – 12th) in the ELL Program. The goal of this position is to guide English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ESL instruction to students in grades 9th – 12th.
• Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
• Assist in administering ACCESS to EL students.
• Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help ELL students acquire the English language.
• Ensure all EL components from the state and the district are being implemented in lesson plans and in the classroom.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.
• Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports (to the State, Charter School Board, Dept of Education, census, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
• Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
• Engage parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Participate in department meetings.
• Assist and or provide Professional Learning in the area of English Language Learners.
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
• Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Attend IEP, 504’s, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
• Attend IEP/504 meetings as an English/Bilingual Language Specialist.
• Attend and participate in established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e, back-to school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members), which may be outside of regular school hours.
• Participate and or assist in the Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education, preferably with a concentration in English
• Professional educator’s license
• Must be ESL endorsed/certified
• Two years teaching experience in ESL/bilingual education
• Proficient in using computers, email, Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Dependability and punctuality
• Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, manage conflict and challenges
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office

The above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, as well as set-up and maintain work files.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours may be required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.

BENEFITS

Medical

Dental

Vison

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

403b retirement saving plan 

Chicago Teachers Pension Fund (only with ISBE License)

PAID TIME OFF

Sick

Personal

Instituto Justice & Leadership Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Open until filled