What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESOL Teacher (190 Days) position at Lexington School District Two?
Position Type :
Teacher - Regular Ed. / ESOL
Date Posted : 12 / 20 / 2024
Location : Riverbank Elementary
Date Available : 2025-2026
Closing Date : Until Filled
- Signing Bonus - $2,500.00 for new hire to Lexngton School District Two
Requires certification in the area of Elementary Education with ESOL Endorsement.
Riverbank Elementary School Profile
Lexington School District Two
Position Description
Lexington School District Two
Position Title : Multilingual (ESOL) Teacher
Department : Instruction
Reports To : Principal
Prepared By : Stephanie Hucks, HRD Date : 12 / 20 / 2024
Approved By : Dr. Angela Cooper, CHRO Date : 12 / 20 / 2024
SUMMARY :
To create a flexible ESOL program and a class environment that promotes learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for ESOL education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : Bachelor of Arts degree.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
Valid Teaching Certificate and ESOL certification.
LANGUAGE SKILLS :
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situatios and support students with the development of academic language to gain access to content.
REASONING ABILITY :
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee from time to time may be required to lift significant amounts of weight up to and exceeding 25 lbs. Such requirements would include, but are not limited to : lifting students, some of whom are of significant weight and age, and may also include lifting items such as wheelchairs and equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV / VCR carts.
The employee is directly responsible for safety, well being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
