English Language Learner Teacher (ELL)

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Location:                     District
Position:                      English Language Learner Teacher (ELL)
Reports to:                  Building Principal and Chief Academic Officer
Employment Status:  Regular/Full-time 
FLSA Status:              Exempt
Licensure:                  K-12; TESOL Endorsement

Description: Assists in recognizing and responding to the multiple needs of the diverse learners in the district by implementing a balanced approach of direct teaching, regular classroom support strategies, and assessments that guide instruction.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in teaching field

• Appropriate State of Ohio licensure

• TESOL or bilingual endorsement

• Experience in teaching diverse learners preferred

• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of speech area and teaching methodology 

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Excellent public relations skills

• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

• Knowledge of state and federal language standards

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English language development that meet state and federal standards

• Work with teachers and administrators to develop and use appropriate ELL literacy strategies, implementation plans, and assessment tools. 

• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area

• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition

• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress

• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies

• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students

• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment

• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement

• Be available for consult with parents, students, and administrators in order to best support all aspects of the learning environment for ELL students

• Provide services in collaboration with general education teachers and paraprofessionals / tutors 

• Embrace and encourage the acceptance of diversity

• Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote good public relations

• Serve as a role model for students

• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues

• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day

Equipment Operated:

• Computer

• Telephone

• Subject-specific equipment 

• Printer

• TV/DVD player

• Copy machine

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

• Occasional interaction among unruly children

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment

• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District. 

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.