ESL Teacher (Grades: K-4)

Dallas Independent School District • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ESL Teacher will develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program, showing written evidence of preparation. Lessons will reflect accommodations for different student learning styles and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations. The teacher will establish efficient classroom management procedures, maintain standards of pupil behavior, and implement a system of student evaluation. They will continually evaluate and record students’ progress, reporting to parents as needed. The teacher will teach within the prescribed course of study, plan lessons leading to subject area objectives, and assume responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes. Identifying pupil needs and cooperating with other staff to help students resolve issues, being available for counseling, and interpreting the educational program to the community are also key responsibilities. The teacher will plan and coordinate the work of aides, paraprofessionals, and student teachers, and participate in the evaluation process. Accurate record-keeping and filing of required documents are essential. Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Establish a system of students evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required.
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable).
• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment.
• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level