ESOL Teacher

Position Criteria:

• Valid Iowa teaching license with K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom and K-12 English as a Second Language endorsements required

Performance Responsibilities

Personal Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
• Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups
• Respects differing points of view
• Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations
• Actively supports expectations of student behavior outside of the classroom during the school day
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner

Professional Performance Criteria – Instructional Process

• Develop and implement comprehensive English Language Development (ELD) curriculum aligned with state and district standards.
• Design and deliver engaging, culturally responsive lessons that cater to the diverse needs of English Language Learners (ELs) at various proficiency levels.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including explicit instruction, small group work, cooperative learning, and technology-integrated activities.
• Assess students' language proficiency regularly to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure seamless integration of language and content instruction.
• Provide support and guidance to ELL students in core academic subjects.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes language acquisition and academic achievement

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in ESOL education.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share expertise, resources, and strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress and attendance.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's academic progress and language development.
• Adhere to school and district policies and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive school culture and climate.

Terms of Employment: 194-day contract

District Statement

Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.