ELL Teacher

ELL Teacher

Indian Springs School District #109 ELL Teacher Spanish or Polish preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Knowledge of best practices in instruction and integration of instructional technology Demonstrates aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilities Licensure: Appropriate Illinois State Board of Education License (PEL) with Bilingual Endorsement; Spanish, Polish, or Arabic preferred REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: To support teachers and students to achieve high academic standards and achieve District 109 goals PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Implements research based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds. Plans for and guides the learning process towards mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents Demonstrates a knowledge of subject matter and incorporates this knowledge in lesson development Plans and delivers lessons with co-teacher/general education teachers to meet the needs of students Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by administration Administers ELL testing (ACCESS and/or any required testing for ELL students) Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel is required Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback Monitors students continually to develop on task behavior Demonstrates respect of, is tolerant of, and is fair to all students Assess conversational and academic English language proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing on a regular basis PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides concise and timely oral and/or written reports to parents Develops standards of behavior, presents standards to students and consistently adheres to expected student behaviors and associated consequences Adheres to and enforces established school discipline policies Accepts appropriate share of responsibility for total school operation Uses a professional manner in dealing with students, co-workers, parents and community Performs such other professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal and/or district administration Other than for serious and/or extended illness, does not exhibit excessive or patterns of absences exceeding yearly sick leave allotment. Reports for work day, staff meetings and other time commitments in a punctual manner Attends specified inservice meetings and conferences Learns about the cultures and languages represented in the student population Communicates regularly with each student's parents or guardians EVALUATION: In accordance with District Policy and Administrative Procedures SALARY: Based on training and experience in accordance with the agreement between Indian Springs School District #109 and Indian Springs Council, Local 571 of the IFT/AFT. Revised: 10/2019