Teacher of Elementary English Language Learner Barranca Posting 381

Visa sponsorship is not available

This position is for School Year 2025-2026

SUMMARY:

Provide assessment and instruction to students with limited English proficiency to increase acquisition of English and support for academic growth of English Language Learners.  Instruction is provided in both pullout and in-class settings as well as training to classroom teachers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

• Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

• Reviews Language Usage Survey for newly enrolled students and provides screening assessments as appropriate and eligibility documentation as appropriate.

• Completes state required assessment and reporting for all eligible Ell students.

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom, students, instructional assistants and volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree.

• NMPED Elementary K-8 Teaching License with TESOL Endorsement

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

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 division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  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 this 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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.

The information contained in this 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 are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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