2025-2026 ELL (K-4) Teacher (Long Term Substitute)
2025-2026 ELL (K-4) Teacher (Long Term Substitute)
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POSITION: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) TEACHER
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES/BUILDINGS PRINCIPALS
INTRODUCTION:
At Licking Heights Local Schools our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies ensures that every student thrives academically socially and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities fostering wellrounded and socially responsible citizens.
To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools staff members must embody a range of skills including:
- Passionate in regards to education and student wellbeing
- Mentoring and guidance for students
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Continuous learning and professional development
- Forwardthinking planning and strategic decisionmaking
- Openness to twoway communication and community engagement
We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction providing ongoing professional development aligned with our districts vision and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school career and life.
JOB GOAL: Candidate must hold a valid teaching certificate within the state of Ohio with an endorsement in TESOL. Minimum of three to five years experience teaching English as a Second Language serving the Limited English Proficient student population is preferred. Teaching experience K12 may vary. Outstanding personal/interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills; ability to keep concise records. Sensitivity to the developmental stages of children; particular sensitivity to second language development/acquisition and cultural awareness. Openness towards parent communication. Experience with technology in facilitating instruction. Willingness to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in education from an accredited college or university or equivalent
- Appropriate State of Ohio teaching license with TESOL endorsement
- Meet the applicable requirements of a highly qualified teacher defined by ODEW. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate.
- Embrace highperformance standards (e.g. engagement proficiency resilience etc.)
- Maintain a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment
- Active Listening Collaboration with stakeholders creative problem solving and good time management skills
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish lesson plans and implement curriculum based on Ohio LEP Standards.
- Implement classroom activities that support curriculum and student learning.
- Assist in establishing effective daily teacher schedules.
- Demonstrate flexible teaching: wholegroup small group individual student and coteaching.
- Monitor ELLs progress in English (reading writing listening and speaking) contentarea classwork attendance and general school behavior.
- Administer assessments of language proficiency tests for ELLs both initial and yearly standardized and maintain all documentation thereof.
- Prepare and maintain all LEP Plans required for state documentation for ELLs on caseload.
- Show knowledge of a wide range of academic scaffolds and accommodations and use of those within the contentarea classroom.
- Collaborate with contentarea teachers to support ELLs academic success. Knowledge of coteaching and relationshipbuilding skills to support ELL student learning within the classroom.
- Promote collaboration and teambuilding. Builds rapport with staff and community.
- Assess the accomplishments of the ELL on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Have knowledge of the MTSS process and seek support of appropriate specialists when need arises.
- Is able to provide support to ELLs with disabilities.
- Meet with and facilitate and document communication with parents while providing opportunities for acculturation and socialization within the American school setting. Assists teachers throughout the building in fostering this communication as well.
- May provide technical assistance and generalized support to contentarea teachers in regards to ELLs.
- May provide training and assistance to buildings and individual teachers to ensure appropriate identification of ELLs support and service of ELLs and general classroom accommodations for ELLs.
- Attend all staff meetings team meetings training and professional development as required.
- Maintain appropriate reports and documentation for all ELLs as needed.
- Other job duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
- Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
- Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue
- Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
- Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
- Many situations that require hand motion e.g. computer keyboard typing and writing
- Consistent requirements to sit stand walk hear see read and speak reach stretch with hands and arms crouch kneel and climb and stoop
- Consistent requirements to lift carry push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
EVALUATION: Performance of the Social Workers responsibilities will be evaluated by the Building Principal and/or Director of Pupil Services
REVISED: 4/25/25
Employment Type
Full-Time
