Why Choose Gwinnett County Public Schools?

GCPS is the largest school district in the state of Georgia and the 11th largest school district in the country! GCPS has also been recognized as one of Forbes Magazine's Top Employers! We support over183,000 students who represent 191 countries. The GCPS Dual Language Immersion Program is a part of one of the largest and most successful Foreign Language programs in the nation and we are excited to have multiple GCPS schools that offer this program. Come join our team of talented teachers and say Yes to GCPS!

Licenses/Certifications

Valid Georgia teaching certification required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in ESOL or related field required. Master's degree in ESOL or related field preferred.

Skills

Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects concurrently; ability to create and deliver professional learning that supports the direction of the English Learners Programs Office that supports the vision, mission, and goals of the district; strong communication skills, both in oral and written format; strong technology skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite programs; knowledge and application of research-based strategies in ESOL instruction; knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of literacy, knowledge for differentiating curriculum, GCPS policies and effective instructional practices, ability to work successfully with colleagues; ability to project and generate a positive attitude; and ability to effect change. Proficiency in a language other than English preferred.

Work Experience

Three years of successful teaching experience. Experience developing ESOL instructional materials, delivering professional learning opportunities, modeling highly effective instructional planning and implementation, and experience leading professional learning teams preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Support, develop, and coach ESOL teachers on ESOL instruction for effective teaching and learning in support of the district's vision, mission, and goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Design and deliver professional learning for the ESOL Program.
2. Model highly effective ESOL instructional planning and implementation with teachers.
3. Develop and facilitate staff development inclusive of the ESOL Instructional Framework.
4. Support and coach individual ESOL teachers.
5. Coordinate and participate in cross-curricular instructional planning and implementation to support ESOL instruction
6. Demonstrate practical application of research-based, learner-centered ESOL instructional strategies including the Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies.
7. Demonstrate content knowledge and professional growth.
8. Engage in continual learning to deepen content and pedagogical knowledge in ESOL instruction.
9. Model effective ESOL instruction for teachers.
10. Provide support for local school leadership and instructional teams.
11. Support school leadership and instructional teams in the development and sustainability of an effective local ESOL program.
12. Effectively analyze and use local school data to lead discussions to impact student achievement in both language and content.
13. Model protocols to lead course teams and grade level teams by analyzing student work, facilitating formative assessment practices, and developing teacher knowledge of ESOL instructional strategies, and/or pedagogical knowledge in collaboration with the EL Programs Office.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.