ESL Teacher

Weakley County School District

Job Location:

Dresden, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Weakley County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the role of ESL Teacher. This teacher will travel among multiple schools in the district to serve students in K-12.

Learn more about Weakley County Schools here:

Job Title	ESL Teacher
Reports to	ESL Director and Building Principals	Status	10-month (12 checks)

Purpose of Job	Weakley County Schools understands that the classroom teacher is the key factor in student success. For an ESL student the job is even more important. This person serves as a bridge between the student and academics. They should plan organize and implement an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential while understanding and learning the students own cultural background and needs.

Qualifications	Experience in the area assigned preferred Active Tennessee teaching license with ESL endorsement Ability to drive from school to school in personal vehicle (district will reimburse mileage costs)
Job Description	Must be fluent and competent in the four domains of language assessed by the English Language Proficiency Assessment: reading writing speaking and listening. Know and understand language acquisition and appropriate content area curriculum and use a wide array of teaching methods strategies and techniques for the advancement of student learning. Screen new students and otherwise assist with the identification of English language learners using appropriate assessment instruments. Assist in the scheduling of students for ESL classes. Plan and implement ESL instruction using techniques and materials appropriate to English language learners. Monitor student performance in ESL classes and adjust instruction as needed. Monitor the progress of English language learners in regular education classes. Communicate and plan with regular education teachers concerning English learners abilities and needs. Assist regular education teachers in developing teaching strategies appropriate to English language learners. Attend staff development appropriate to job assignment. Assist in providing staff development opportunities for regular education teachers. Write monitor and update ILPs. Assist students in understanding American culture and encourages all students to understand other cultures. Provide assistance to students and parents when adjustment or academic problems arise. Maintain accurate records on all ESL students in school program.
Essential Functions or Duties	Maintain consistent predictable attendance and punctuality including participation in required meetings trainings and professional development Perform all duties with integrity professionalism accountability and in compliance with all school district state and federal laws/policies. Interact professionally and effectively with students parents/guardians coworkers administrators and members of the public. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student personnel and district information. Follow all safety procedures and report hazards incidents or unsafe conditions in a timely manner. Use district equipment technology and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administrators. Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Physical Demands	This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: Pushing and/or pulling Stooping and/or kneeling Reaching Talking Hearing Seeing This job will require driving from school to school with mileage reimbursements.
Capacity and Ability Requirements	Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty. Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with them. Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.
General Requirements	The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applying online indicates the receipt and review of this job description by the (potential) employee.

Required Experience:

Weakley County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the role of ESL Teacher. This teacher will travel among multiple schools in the district to serve students in K-12.Learn more about Weakley County Schools here: Job TitleESL TeacherReports toESL Director and Building PrincipalsStatus10-month...

Weakley County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the role of ESL Teacher. This teacher will travel among multiple schools in the district to serve students in K-12.

Learn more about Weakley County Schools here:

Job Title	ESL Teacher
Reports to	ESL Director and Building Principals	Status	10-month (12 checks)

Purpose of Job	Weakley County Schools understands that the classroom teacher is the key factor in student success. For an ESL student the job is even more important. This person serves as a bridge between the student and academics. They should plan organize and implement an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential while understanding and learning the students own cultural background and needs.

Qualifications	Experience in the area assigned preferred Active Tennessee teaching license with ESL endorsement Ability to drive from school to school in personal vehicle (district will reimburse mileage costs)
Job Description	Must be fluent and competent in the four domains of language assessed by the English Language Proficiency Assessment: reading writing speaking and listening. Know and understand language acquisition and appropriate content area curriculum and use a wide array of teaching methods strategies and techniques for the advancement of student learning. Screen new students and otherwise assist with the identification of English language learners using appropriate assessment instruments. Assist in the scheduling of students for ESL classes. Plan and implement ESL instruction using techniques and materials appropriate to English language learners. Monitor student performance in ESL classes and adjust instruction as needed. Monitor the progress of English language learners in regular education classes. Communicate and plan with regular education teachers concerning English learners abilities and needs. Assist regular education teachers in developing teaching strategies appropriate to English language learners. Attend staff development appropriate to job assignment. Assist in providing staff development opportunities for regular education teachers. Write monitor and update ILPs. Assist students in understanding American culture and encourages all students to understand other cultures. Provide assistance to students and parents when adjustment or academic problems arise. Maintain accurate records on all ESL students in school program.
Essential Functions or Duties	Maintain consistent predictable attendance and punctuality including participation in required meetings trainings and professional development Perform all duties with integrity professionalism accountability and in compliance with all school district state and federal laws/policies. Interact professionally and effectively with students parents/guardians coworkers administrators and members of the public. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student personnel and district information. Follow all safety procedures and report hazards incidents or unsafe conditions in a timely manner. Use district equipment technology and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administrators. Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Physical Demands	This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: Pushing and/or pulling Stooping and/or kneeling Reaching Talking Hearing Seeing This job will require driving from school to school with mileage reimbursements.
Capacity and Ability Requirements	Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty. Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with them. Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.
General Requirements	The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applying online indicates the receipt and review of this job description by the (potential) employee.