English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher - Parkview Middle School

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics athletics the arts and various activities. Situated in central Iowa just 6 miles from Des Moines Ankeny CSD caters to over 12800 students from preschool through 12th grade making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a highquality educational environment.

JDE: 4.07

EnglishforSpeakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher

Position Summary

The purpose of an Englishfor Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher is to instruct nonEnglish speaking individuals on the fundamentals of the English language so that they can communicate with others. This includes organizing courses for nonnative speakers with diverse activities and methods that cover all aspects of the English language (speaking writing and comprehending). As a teacher in our school youll create individualized educational plans based on each students needs.

Job Title: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher

Salary: See Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefit Summary: C

Reports To: Building Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meet teacher certification requirements andEnglish as a K12 Second Language (ESL)of the Department of Education State of Iowa
• Successful experience in teaching secondary students learning English as a second language
• Previous experience in collaborating with department/grade level teams to support English Learners
• Such alternatives to the above qualificationsas the Board may find appropriate andacceptable
  

Essential Functions

• Provides consultative/coaching support to classroom teachers on EL strategies and meeting the needs of ELs in the general education setting.
• Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
• Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
• Engages in professional growth.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district
• Performs other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Superintendent orPrincipal.

Other Functions

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Directs associates student teachers and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing reaching driving standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: Justin Mohr Date: May 15th 2023

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.