What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Lang Development Specialist (ELD) (2025 - 2026) - District Office position at Fort Zumwalt R-II School District?
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT PS614
JOB TITLE: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Principal(s)
FLSA: Exempt
Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY
To guide English Learners (EL) toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens by increasing English proficiency in listening, speaking, and content area subjects.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
English for Speaker of Other Language teachers shall hold an appropriate Missouri teacher's certificate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support, interpret, and implement Board policies, administrative regulations, and directives.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
- Coordinate and provide programs for services to English Learners (EL).
- Develop a coordinated team effort for service delivery encompassing program staff, District staff, parents, and students.
- Prepare for classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of a supervisor. 6. Coordinate and collaborate with fellow ESOL teachers and the ESOL Department Chair regarding caseload distribution and monitoring of incoming students.
- Provide in-service regarding the educational/social-emotional needs of EL students.
- Provide consultation and intervention strategies to staff members and parents of specific EL students.
- Assess eligibility and proficiency levels for EL students, including the administration of mandatory screening/evaluation assessments.
- Initiate and maintain academic plans/programs for EL students, providing direct instructional services as necessary.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Assist with planning and initiating program offerings to staff, EL students, and their peers.
- Prepare and provide program requests for the purchase of recommended supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
- Complete necessary paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Provide for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or appropriate course work at institutions of higher learning.
- Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Principal and the Assistant Superintendent for Special Services.
- Possess a valid driver’s license to travel between district buildings as necessary.
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Ability to maintain highly confidential information; communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and/or ability to reason and make appropriate decisions. Solve a variety of problems in many different situations and have a strong attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to reach, stand, walk, sit, talk, and present. This employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work year will be in accordance with the current teacher salary schedule and the Professional Agreement. Days employed in excess of the established work calendar shall be payable at the employee’s regular daily rate.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
Approved: December 19, 2011,
Revised: July 20, 2020
