Teacher-English as a Second Language ESL-2026/2027

Clark County School District•Winchester, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will contribute to their educational and social development. The teacher cooperates, as requested, in the development of annual objectives for the school and plans an instructional program that incorporates these objectives. The teacher incorporates learner objectives compatible with the subject, grade level, established curriculum and middle school student needs. The teacher assesses his/her instructional program to determine its effectiveness. The teacher maintains an effective program by establishing and maintaining an adequate knowledge of subject areas and child growth and development of middle school students. The teacher ensures that the instruction, materials and procedures are appropriate for the subject being taught and for the needs of the students. The teacher sees that application and practice are used by students to acquire or reinforce a concept or skill. The teacher encourages students, parents and others to become actively involved in daily instructional activities. The teacher assesses individual student abilities to devise techniques that will accommodate student differences in rates of learning, styles of learning and ability levels. These techniques may involve long-term or short-term grouping or the differentiating of materials and equipment. The teacher monitors individual student achievement on a continuous basis, employs a variety of teaching methods to meet middle school student needs, and provides remediation as required. The teacher uses professional classroom management techniques to maintain a suitable instructional environment. The teacher shows respect for the dignity and worth of all students, values cultural differences, and maintains communication with parents. The teacher accepts responsibility for non-instructional duties as may be assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, Board, or other administrative personnel. The teacher complies with laws, rules, and regulations established to carry out the school program. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Holds a bachelor’s degree and required Kentucky certification for assigned position.
Holds a bachelor’s or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Cooperate in the development of annual objectives for the school and plan an instructional program that incorporates these objectives.
Incorporate learner objectives compatible with the subject, grade level, established curriculum and middle school student needs.
Assess instructional program to determine its effectiveness.
Maintain an adequate knowledge of subject areas and child growth and development of middle school students.
Ensure that instruction, materials and procedures are appropriate for the subject being taught and for the needs of the students.
See that application and practice are used by students to acquire or reinforce a concept or skill.
Encourage students, parents and others to become actively involved in daily instructional activities.
Assess individual student abilities to devise techniques that will accommodate student differences in rates of learning, styles of learning and ability levels.
Monitor individual student achievement on a continuous basis.
Employ a variety of teaching methods to meet middle school student needs.
Provide remediation as required.
Use professional classroom management techniques to maintain a suitable instructional environment.
Show respect for the dignity and worth of all students, value cultural differences, and maintain communication with parents.
Accept responsibility for non-instructional duties as may be assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, Board, or other administrative personnel.
Comply with laws, rules, and regulations established to carry out the school program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location at the times designated using courses of study developed by the faculty and approved by the Board.
Work with faculty colleagues to develop instructional programs that will meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation by maintaining lesson plans.
Guide the learning process through the translation of Board approved curriculum goals and develop clear learning objectives to meet the goals.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and learning styles of the individual or groups involved.
Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports to students and reports to parents as required.
Assess the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and safeguard their confidentiality as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures.
Play a supportive role in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct for the classroom and school-related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct.
Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in planning/implementing professional development education activities.
Attend staff meetings, serve on SBDM committees and participate in the sponsorship of pupil activities.
Maintain a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal.