What are the responsibilities and job description for the English as Second Language (ESL) Coach Pool position at Jefferson Parish Schools?
Position Description :
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Coach is responsible for serving as a resource to core content teachers by building their capacity and understanding of instructional practices pertinent to English language learners or English learners through data driven instruction.
ESL coaches work collaboratively with core content teachers promoting reflection, providing guidance and structure where needed, and focusing on strengths, collaboration, and common issues of concern.
ESL coaches are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, coplanning, co-teaching, and providing feedback to teachers.
Scope of Responsibility :
Plan jointly with the content / core teacher lessons in classrooms on a daily / weekly basis.
Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the process of second language acquisition and factors that positively influence student's learning.
Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc., to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources conducive to improving the academic achievement of English learners.
Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their English learner students.
Support content teachers with their general instructional practices during planning times by sharing different instructional strategies / processes that are conducive to English learners. Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches.
Provide direction and coordination for how curriculum is taught consistent with district / school initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
Create an articulated schedule with school leaders.
Assist teachers in understanding school mission and core values.
Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
Observe lessons in a non-evaluative manner and provide feedback for teachers' professional growth and students' success.
Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.
Use Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners and improve professional practice.
Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within schools.
Provide job-embedded informal professional learning beyond the coaching responsibility.
Submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests / coaching documentation.
Attend required training sessions.
Perform other duties or services as required.
Skills and Qualifications :
Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations and will also demonstrate :
Certification in ESL or bilingual education areas.
Minimum of 5 (s) years teaching experience.
Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.
Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.
Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication.
Proven ability to model continual improvement, demonstrate lifelong learning, and apply new learning to help all students achieve success.
Aptitude for professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities.
Successful and documentable experience that impacted student achievement at the elementary or secondary school level.
High degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
Ability to organize and motivate people.
Ability to conduct effective meetings and staff development activities.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Integrity, initiative, and good moral character.
Ability to relate to students, staff, administration, parents, and community.
Possess desirable attributes of personality, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills.
Proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
Desirable Qualifications :
Experience with curriculum, instruction, and assessment development on the district, state or national level
Physical Involvement :
Sitting is required most of each work day.
Must be able to operate office equipment.
Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.
Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations, and meeting sites.
Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations, including locations not on the ground floor.
Compensation :
JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.
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