What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Language Learner Teacher position at Boone County Schools?
NOTES :
Internal Transfer Deadline 2 / 18 / 2025
15 Day Posting Deadline / 28 / 2025
This Position is for the 25-26 School Year
TITLE : English Language Learner
QUALIFICATIONS :
Holds a bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position
Has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with students
Has demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community
REPORTS TO : Chief Academic Officer / Deputy Superintendent
JOB GOAL : To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop English language skills needed to achieve success in their new setting; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Meet and instruct assigned students in the location at the times designated using the Program of Studies, Core Content for Assessment and other school curricula, while utilizing best practices including LEP strategies and techniques
Maintain an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Develop daily lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized or small group instruction in order to adapt and / or modify the curriculum to the needs of each student
Translate lesson plans into learning that take full advantage of instructional time
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to create a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and appropriate behavior in other school related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct
Evaluate student’s academic, language and social growth
Maintain appropriate records and collaborate with classroom teachers to prepare progress reports
Communicate with parents through report cards, notes, conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the LEP program
Assess the learning needs of students on a regular basis
Collaborate with teachers to assist them to adaptation, modification and differentiation of instruction
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Safeguard student confidentiality
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
Select, requisition and maintain required inventory records of books and instructional materials
Supervise students’ in-and-out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day, as appropriate
Maintain and improve professional competence by participating in, planning and implementing in-service education activities, taking college courses, developing special projects, etc
Provide opportunities for the students to talk with the teacher before and / or after class
Assist in developing and facilitating cultural diversity awareness activities
Attend staff meetings and, as possible, serve on committees and participate in the sponsorship of pupil activities
Maintain a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations
Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Salary
9 ¼ months
Board approved 11-8-0, Revised 9-11-08
