High School SpanishELL Teacher

ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE

Laramie Wyoming

JOB DESCRIPTION: Teacher-World Language Spanish/English Language Learner

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Teacher English Language Learner / Spanish provides instruction and support for multilingual learners while also delivering Spanish language instruction. The teacher designs and implements language instruction aligned with district curriculum and state standards supports students in acquiring and developing English language proficiency and collaborates with classroom teachers and staff to ensure multilingual learners have equitable access to academic content and learning opportunities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Teacher English Language Learner / Spanish:

1. Plans and delivers instruction in English language development designed to support multilingual learners in acquiring listening speaking reading and writing skills. *

1. Develops and delivers Spanish language instruction aligned with district curriculum and state standards. *

1. Creates and provides tools resources technical assistance and instructional supports to ensure students have access to language acquisition and academic success. *

1. Collaborates with classroom teachers specialists and administrators to support multilingual learners achievement across all academic content areas. *

1. Advocates for multilingual learners and supports equitable access to academic instruction and school programs. *

1. Administers and interprets formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress in English language acquisition and academic performance. *

1. Maintains required documentation related to multilingual learner services assessments and student progress in accordance with district state and federal requirements. *

1. Personalizes instruction to address individual student language proficiency levels learning styles and academic needs. *

1. Utilizes appropriate instructional strategies and assessment tools to support second language acquisition and Spanish language learning.

1. Serves as a liaison between the school and families of multilingual learners when appropriate. *

1. Provides equity in the classroom by providing equal opportunity for students regardless of race sex gender identity sexual orientation background and abilities. *

1. Communicates with and constantly strives to maintain a positive relationship with students and parents. *

1. Manages student behavior in the classroom. *

1. Organizes the classroom to promote learning student safety and ensures classroom equipment functions in a safe manner. *

1. Follows the policies and procedures of the school(s) and the *

1. Responds appropriately to student behavior in the total school environment by enforcing school rules in hallways on the grounds and other areas of the school. *

1. Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations coursework workshops and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school and/or District committees taskforces in-depth studies or councils). *

1. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately; exhibiting sensitivity to those with special needs; maintaining good professional relationships with parents and community members; and presenting a good role model. *

1. Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential functions

(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level.)

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Billingual in Spanish and English; knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory; knowledge of second language acquisition patterns and best practices in English language development; possesses the skills necessary for serving as a liaison between the school and the home; ability to develop and maintain a positive relationship with students; knowledge of special education law and regulations; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); knowledge of physiological psychological emotional and educational behavioral development of children and/or adolescents; and ability to lead meetings; ability to help groups achieve consensus.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors Degree; certification from Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with endorsements in World language Spanish 6-12 or K-12 and English Language Learner instruction.

Work Experience: Experience teaching Spanish and/or as an instructor of multilingual learners is preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position. Albany County School District #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information.

• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

• Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

• Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.

• Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn raise and lower the head.

• Strength: to lift push pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.

• Mental Requirements: read write understand interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy compare compile and coordinate information and records.

• Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: May require travel to multiple sites.

EVALUATION

• Evaluation of this position shall be by the Chief Academic Officer/Principal.

Required Experience:

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