What are the responsibilities and job description for the EL Teacher position at St. Mary Catholic Schools?
Reports to: Student Services Lead
The EL Teacher will coordinate assessments and services to deliver high-quality instruction to English Language Learner (ELL) students in collaboration with the teaching staff.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist all English Language Learners (ELLs) in achieving English language proficiency, facilitate effective communication in English, and encourage their full participation in school activities and programs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate ELL program curriculum.
- Collaborate with a team of educators to ensure that general education classroom environments and learning experiences support ELLs
- Lead professional development for staff on ELL practices and strategies.
- Actively participate in initiatives to engage parents and families of ELL students in the school community.
- Coordinate and ensure accurate assessment and placement of ELL students.
- Appropriately identify students with limited English-speaking ability and determine the appropriate instructional program and environment for ELLs and monitor their progress in order to determine their readiness in a mainstream classroom environment.
- Provide materials, instructional assistance, co-teaching on an as need basis, and professional development to assist teachers in strengthening ELL instruction.
- Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings, and any other meetings pertaining to ELL student achievement.
- Supervises students, fostering and ensuring a disciplined and safe learning environment
- Attend meetings as scheduled. Assist at ELL parent meetings and other events as scheduled.
- Translate and interpret documents/meetings as needed.
- Adheres to all SMCS policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a BA/BS in Education in an appropriate subject area
- Current Wisconsin teaching license; submission to legal background check
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Experience as an ELL aide preferred
- Demonstrated faith commitment
- Strong communication skills- verbal and written, and able to work independently
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
