Multilingual Teacher (0.6 FTE) SY 2627

South Burlington School District

Position Description

Job Title: Multilingual Teacher (ML)

Location: District Assigned School

Job Group: Educator

Pay Level: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Summary: To create a grade appropriate Multilingual Learner (ML) program and to help learners according to their ability develop linguistic and cultural competencies from which a solid foundation for continued learning may be established. Maintains effective relationships with students parents staff and community members to enhance learning opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
2. Constructs lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
3. Assesses and monitors learning using a variety of methods and adjusts instruction accordingly to individual student needs.
4. Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters notes phone calls e-mails conferences etc.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
6. Evaluates pupils academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
7. Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
8. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
9. Creates an environment that is developmentally appropriate for age/grade of students.
10. Instruct students in good citizenship behaviors and basic subject matter using current best practices and as specified in state law administrative regulations and procedures of the school and district

Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees the work of classroom employees students and volunteers. Monitors student discipline through an appropriate classroom management program. Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule.

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

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor degree.

Certificates Licenses Registrations: Valid Vermont Teaching License with appropriate endorsements in Multilingual Learning English Language Learning or English as a Second Language.

Language Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret textbooks periodicals professional journals technical procedures and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write lesson plans reports correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students parents staff and the public. Ability to use a variety of assessments for student work.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference fundamentals of algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to use a variety of assessments for student work.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school and district objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents; skilled in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements Vermont Education Quality Standards (EQS) applicable laws and Board policies. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity sustainability and delivering exceptional customer service.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit kneel bend talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety well-being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Emotional Demands: The individual must be able to work with others in a collegial and cooperative manner model best behavior must show above average interpersonal skills and follow directions of school leadership.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Terms of Employment: Per Master Agreement

Evaluation: Annually

Date Approved: 6/9/17 SW

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. Additional duties may be assigned and are performed by the individuals currently holding this position. The Board reserves the right to waive the essential requirements contained in this job description.

Required Experience:

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