What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESL Teacher (6-12) position at Wilson County School System?
ESL Teacher (6-12)
This position is eligible for a $3,000 hard-to-fill signing bonus.
JOB GOAL
Provide instruction to meet the needs of ESL / LEP students
QUALIFICATIONS
Holds a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement for teaching ESL classes; has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and meets health and physical requirements
REPORTS TO Federal Programs Supervisor and Building Principal
FLSA STATUS Exempt
SCHEDULE 200 Day
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides screening, instruction, evaluation, and assessment for non-English speaking and limited proficiency students.
- Provides instruction to each ESL / LEP student appropriate to his / her level as determined by formal assessment.
- Maintains records for each student's individual and academic instructional program.
- Provides periodic written reports to parents of ESL / LEP students regarding their child's progress.
- Provides referral to counseling as well as other support resources within the district where appropriate.
- Provides assessment for newly arriving non-English speaking students.
- Confers with classroom teachers regarding each student's Individual Learning Plan and implementation.
- Participates in in-service and teacher training provided by the district.
- Meets with ESL Coordinator and ESL teachers at regular intervals.
- Provides support and resource information to general education teachers.
- Assists in creating and implementing ILPs;
- Attends work regularly and on-time, and :
- Performs other duties as assigned by the ESL Coordinator and building-level Principal or his / her designee.
TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)
CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This job may require lifting or carrying of objects up to fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows : pushing and / or pulling, stooping and / or kneeling, reaching and / or handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.
WORK CONDITIONS
Normal working environment.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel so assigned.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Wilson County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, programs, activities, or employment opportunities or benefits. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.
