Multi-Language Program Teacher (MLPESOLMLL) (26-27 School Year)

Job Title: Multi-Language Program Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Languages / Multi-Language Learners) (MLP/ESOL/MLL)

Supervisor: Executive Director for Innovations and Special Programs / Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 190 Days

Job Summary:
This teaching position provides instruction support and related services to Multi-Language Program (MLP) / English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Multi-Language Learners (MLL) with continuous supervision and positive interactions consistent to federal state and district guidelines. As an MLP/ESOL/MLL teacher the employee works with the students regular classroom teachers to consult coordinate and monitor the students progress and academic needs to ensure the success of the MLP/ESOL/MLL student in daily course requirements and to build a foundation for success in the total school program. MLP/ESOL/MLL teachers are responsible for screening teaching monitoring entering/maintaining student information and reporting student addition the MLP/ESOL/MLL teacher collaborates with administrators counselors teachers and other school staff on behalf of the MLP/ESOL/MLL students; serves as a resource for information regarding MLP/ESOL/MLL instruction and functions as a liaison between school parents and community.
K-12 MLP/ESOL/MLL teachers must be willing to travel among schools and teach at the assigned grade level. Note: Teacher assignments may vary due to district needs.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required)

• Teacher Certification as required by the SC Department of Education in assigned area
• ESL/ESOL Certification in SC
• Demonstrated aptitude (i.e. good grasp of spoken and written languages positive attitude and sensitivity to the needs of students with diverse ethnic cultural educational and economic backgrounds knowledge of needs and development of ESOL student) for the work to be performed.
• Knowledge of WIDA ELP Standards and SIOP preferred.

Skills:
Requires demonstration of strong collaborative teaching coaching and leadership skills. Must be able to work in a team setting; use problem solving skills to support student success; apply service-related people skills; demonstrate verbal and written communication skills; utilize organizational skills to balance demands of a multi-tasking position; and perform data analysis. Requires excellent attention to detail and follow through to meet school district and state requirements. MLP/ESOL/MLL teachers must maintain significant confidentiality responsibilities due to student and staff issues resource management and program evaluation responsibilities.

Essential Duties:

1. Screens Home Language Surveys conducts assessment of student eligibility for the MLP/ESOL/MLL program and administers the approved screener to determine initial English proficiency.
2. Notifies administration and parents of students entry into MLP/ESOL/MLL program progress release from MLP/ESOL/MLL program; and test results.
3. Establishes and maintains an instructional plan for MLP/ESOL/MLL students including both long-term goals and short-term objectives. Demonstrates knowledge of second-language acquisition and MLP/ESOL/MLL pedagogy while transitioning MLP/ESOL/MLL students through the stages of academic language and cultural skills acquisition.
4. Creates an effective language-rich classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity interest and abilities of students and provides both social and emotional support for Multi-Language Program/English Language Learners/Multi-Language Learners.
5. Provides direct individual small group or whole group instruction designed to meet the needs of each student. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students including current technology and whole-group/small group or individual learning.
6. Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation for class upon request of immediate supervisors.
7. Administers the designated yearly assessment to MLP/ESOL/MLL students to assess their current levels of proficiency with the English language and to determine the level of MLP/ESOL/MLL Services they should receive.
8. Consults and collaborates with regular classroom teachers regarding specific needs of MLP/ESOL/MLL students in their respective classrooms and determine appropriate modifications for MLP/ESOL/MLL students.
9. Assists with standardized testing by implementing appropriate accommodations for MLP/ESOL/MLL students.
10. Communicates effectively with parents using a variety of resources.
11. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the law District policy and administrative regulation.
12. Attends District meetings and serves on District/State committees as required. Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
13. Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e back-to-school night open house and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members).
14. Attends or provides appropriate information for IEP Section 504 or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
15. Provides professional development as necessary to school staff.
16. Supervise assigned support staff if applicable.

Other Duties
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whileperformingthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school.

Teacher Salary Scale: salary based on years of experience and degree level

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. GCSD reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

Required Experience:

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