TESOL Teacher

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Position Title: Teacher - TESOL

Category: Certified; Bargaining Unit eligible; FLSA exempt.

Contract: Initial one-year contract; contract days as determined by the Governing Board; other terms and conditions of employment as per the CBA and/or Board Policy.

Compensation: Salary, insurance coverage, and fringe benefits as per the current Board adopted policies and schedules, with placement for granted education, experience, and responsibility.

Education/Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Education

Reports to: Director, Teaching and Learning

Supervises: N/A

Job Goal: To provide instruction and guidance in the development and improvement in English Learner curriculum and instruction within the ESC of Eastern Ohio and its member districts.

Qualifications: The following qualifications are considered as guidelines:

· Valid Ohio teaching license/certificate with a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) endorsement.

· Must have prior experience teaching English as a second language in a school setting.

· Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and software/programs.

· Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

· Abilities to promote positive internal and external customer relations

· Ability to be flexible in work-related duties.

· Alternative to the above as approved by the Governing Board.

PERFORMANCE RESPOSIBILITIES:

1. Assists local school district staff in providing professional development to EL and general education teachers.

2. Plans and delivers instruction to identified English Learners as requested by the local school district

3. Serves as a mentor to EL district staff who possess a supplemental license as requested by the local school district.

4. Assists the local school district in the development of English Learner plans to ensure students can participate meaningfully and equally in educational programs.

5. Acts as a consultant to provide guidance and resources for administrative decisions related to the needs of English learners and their families.

6. Acts as a consultant inclusive of all performance responsibilities in the Instructional Specialist job description.

7. Functions as a team member and supports and interprets policies, programs, and procedures of the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio.

8. Assists local district personnel in interpreting and complying with state standards and federal mandates.

9. Seeks new curriculum and instruction information and ideas and provides leadership in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in the district's educational programs.

10. Encourages the selection and use of improved instructional methods and materials by the professional staff.

11. Assists in the implementation of assessment programs consistent with state and federal legislation.

12. Assists in analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, designing, and redesigning curriculum to provide an effective program of learning for students.

13. Coordinates special projects in addition to the major assignment.

14. Works with local administrators and professional staff in the improvement of instruction.

15. Represents the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio, as assigned, at public functions related to the instructional program.

16. Assists district personnel in the application and implementation of English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards.

17. Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person