ESL Teacher

Weakley County School District•Dresden, TN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Weakley County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the role of ESL Teacher. This teacher will travel among multiple schools in the district to serve students in K-12. The classroom teacher is the key factor in student success. For an ESL student, the job is even more important. This person serves as a bridge between the student and academics. They should plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential while understanding and learning the student’s own cultural background and needs.

Requirements

Active Tennessee teaching license with ESL endorsement
Ability to drive from school to school in personal vehicle (district will reimburse mileage costs)

Nice To Haves

Experience in the area assigned preferred

Responsibilities

Must be fluent and competent in the four domains of language assessed by the English Language Proficiency Assessment: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Know and understand language acquisition and appropriate content area curriculum and use a wide array of teaching methods, strategies and techniques for the advancement of student learning.
Screen new students and otherwise assist with the identification of English language learners using appropriate assessment instruments.
Assist in the scheduling of students for ESL classes.
Plan and implement ESL instruction using techniques and materials appropriate to English language learners.
Monitor student performance in ESL classes and adjust instruction as needed.
Monitor the progress of English language learners in regular education classes.
Communicate and plan with regular education teachers concerning English learners’ abilities and needs.
Assist regular education teachers in developing teaching strategies appropriate to English language learners.
Attend staff development appropriate to job assignment.
Assist in providing staff development opportunities for regular education teachers.
Write, monitor, and update ILPs.
Assist students in understanding American culture and encourages all students to understand other cultures.
Provide assistance to students and parents when adjustment or academic problems arise.
Maintain accurate records on all ESL students in school program.
Maintain consistent, predictable attendance and punctuality, including participation in required meetings, trainings, and professional development.
Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, accountability and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.
Interact professionally and effectively with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, administrators, and members of the public.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student, personnel, and district information.
Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
Use district equipment, technology, and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administrators.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.