What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Learner Teacher position at Geary County Unified School District 475?
Position Type :
Elementary School Teaching / ELL
Date Posted : 12 / 21 / 2023
Location : Elementary Schools
Date Available : August 2025
Closing Date :
When Filled Geary County USD 475
Job Description
Classification : Certified
Division / Department : Elementary
Job Category : Teacher
FLSA : Exempt
Title : English Learner Teacher
Qualifications :
- Kansas Teaching Certificate w / ESL endorsement
- Valid Kansas Drivers License
Reports To : Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Building Principal, District EL Specialist
Supervises : Students and English Learner Instructional Assistants
BASIC FUNCTION / PURPOSE
A teacher of English Learners will deliver the district's program for teaching English to students acquiring the English language in the context of the K-12 academic curriculum at one or more schools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Planning and preparation based upon students' needs
Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students
Select instructional goals
Demonstrate knowledge of resources
Assess student learning using appropriate measures
2. Classroom Environment
Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture for learning
Establish and maintain classroom procedures
Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors
Organize space for learning
3. Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs
Communicate clearly and accurately
Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques
Engage students in learning
Provide timely feedback to students
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs
4. Professional responsibilities
Follow contractual responsibilities
Engage in reflective practice
Maintain accurate records
Communicate with families
Engage in professional development activities
Maintain appropriate licensure
Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
CRITICAL SKILLS
Term of Employment : Teacher Contract
Salary Range : Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.
Evaluation Frequency : Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of 1 time per year.
Updated 10 / 29 / 24
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and / or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Human Resources, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone : 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Exceptional Student Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone : 785.717.4000
