English Learner (EL) Specialist

EL CLASSROOM TEACHER

Title: EL CLASSROOM TEACHER Reports To: Site Administrators Terms of Employment: Minimum 185 days/year Salary Range: Licensed Personnel Salary Schedule $53,300 - $90,075 Benefits: Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance FLSA Status: Exempt Summary of Position Performs professional instructional work of moderate difficulty in guiding students toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens; create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge; establish positive relationships with parents and with other staff members. Responsibilities and Essential Functions Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the times designated. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. Provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisor. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of each student. Strive by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations as outlined on the Teacher Performance Descriptor List. Identify the difference in needs, abilities, and interests among students and provide appropriate instruction to meet those differences. Employ a variety of classroom assessment techniques in order to determine student's instructional needs in meeting the district's competencies; assess accomplishments of students on a regular basis in order to provide progress reports as required; communicate with parents as deemed necessary. Administer group standardized tests and proficiency tests to students in accordance with district testing programs. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to maintain equipment, materials, and facilities. Develop and maintain a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies; develop rules of classroom behavior for which are enforced in a fair and just manner. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes during the scheduled workday when required or requested to do so. Plan for and participate in professional improvement activities; take advantage of courses, readings, in-service training, and conferences in his/her area of specialization and competency. Establish and maintain two-way communication with parents, students, and other staff members in an honest, positive, and constructive manner. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, volunteers, and student teachers; make written evaluation as required. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities on campus during the assigned working day. Participate in the sponsorship of student activities as appropriate to the grade level. Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty. Fulfill the requirements of punctuality, reliability, and responsibility with regard to school level and school district policies, procedures, and regulations. Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude, and learning problems of the students. Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff. Serve on district committees that develop curriculum and enhance instruction. Ensures the quality and consistency of ESL program at the school(s) assigned. Tracks progress of identified LEP students. Determines effective staff development related to language acquisition. Provides leadership, continuity, and compliance with federal law. Maintains the official program records and statistics for the assigned school(s) site. Coordinates and administers the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) as required by the district and state. Maintains, interprets, and appropriately distributes results of the ELPA and other assessments as required by the district and state. Ensures that parents of LEP students are given the opportunity to fully participate in their student's education. Assists parents of LEP students with school registration, parent conferences, and home learning skills. Communicates to parents via phone calls, meetings, and correspondence, translating into the parent's primary language when possible. Informs parents of LEP students of the following: Reason(s) for placing their student in LEP language instruction program Student's level of English proficiency. Methods of instruction to be used in the program. How the program will meet educational strengths and needs of the student. How the program will help the student learn English and meet academic standards. The program exit requirement, i.e. Expected transition rate and expected rate of graduation from secondary school. How the program will meet the objectives of an individualized educational program for a student with a disability. Develops and updates a written description of parental rights describing the following: Removal of the student from the language instruction educational program upon their request. Parental options to reject enrollment of their student in ESL instruction. Offer of assistance to parents in selecting among various programs and methods of instruction if more than one program or method is offered. Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and Director of Special Services. Non-essential Functions Perform related duties as assigned. Work Contacts Frequent contact with students, parents, teachers, and other district staff members. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices for effective teaching techniques and strategies in area of specialization; of the principles and practices for effective student learning techniques; of lesson planning; of available instructional media; of modern techniques for classroom assessment; of effective interpersonal communications. Skill in the use of a microcomputer and related software. Ability To Develop lessons, units and projects consistent with District curriculum goals and objectives. Meet and instruct assigned classes. Work independently and handle multiple priorities. Assess the accomplishments of students. Develop fair and appropriate classroom management techniques. Supervise assignments for aides, volunteers and student teachers. Model good instructional, coaching and mentoring practices. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Meet deadlines. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law. Operate or learn to operate a microcomputer and related software. Communicate enthusiasm, excitement and a strong feeling of commitment to the teaching profession. Maintain regular attendance. Supervision Received Work is performed under the direction of the principal or a designated vice-principal, who will at least annually evaluate the classroom teacher's performance. Work is reviewed through observations and results achieved. Supervision Exercised None Conditions of Work Work is performed under the following conditions: Exposure to climate-controlled office settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud and occasional to frequent time periods. May involve work in crowded environments. Acceptable Experience and Training Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work. Licenses/Certificates Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate issued by the State of Nevada: Valid Nevada Elementary Certificate, with TESL endorsement or: Valid Nevada Secondary Certificate with TESL endorsement. Physical and Mental/Intellectual Requirements Strength, dexterity, and coordination to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Sedentary to heavy exertion of force involving 10-25 pounds frequently with up to 50 pounds occasionally. May involve negligible up to significant stand/walk/push/pull/carry. May involve climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Mobility to work in a typical classroom setting and use standard classroom equipment. The ability to interact professionally, communicates effectively, and exchange information accurately with all internal and external members of the school community. In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Applicants and incumbents are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Employee Punctuality and Appearance In order for DCSD schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave. Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator. All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of DCSD and is appropriate for their position. 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