K-12 English as a Second Language Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Homestead, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to Limited English Proficient students. The teacher will be responsible for facilitating daily lesson plans that support language development and academic achievement, based on ELP Standards and state academic standards. This includes incorporating formal and authentic assessments, maintaining a cumulative grade book, and collaborating with content area teachers. The position also requires communication with parents/guardians, participation in staff development for professional growth, and proactive communication with ESL Administration and staff to contribute to program effectiveness and development.

Requirements

Valid PA ESL Program Specialist certificate required
Valid PA certificate in Elementary K-6 and either English 7-12 or Communications 7-12, or Reading Specialist K-12 required
Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
Ability and experience working as a member of a team
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching ESL and/or experience teaching at the elementary or secondary level or teaching English preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of second language acquisition, linguistics, teaching content English to English Language Learners, and sensitivity to cross-cultural aspects of teaching and learning.
Coordinate, facilitate, and document the screening test and state English language proficiency test to determine ELL student language proficiency levels.
Maintain and adhere to a schedule for student instruction, arriving on time and remaining for the established time period.
Facilitate daily lesson plans that provide sound educational and language developing academic achievement for students, based on ELP Standards and state academic standards.
Incorporate regular use of formal and authentic assessment into the daily curriculum, recorded in a cumulative grade book.
Track collaboration with content area teachers through the completion of a collaboration log.
Complete all necessary paperwork by established due dates, including mileage forms, time sheets, teaching schedules, and professional development requests.
Communicate in a collaborative manner with other school personnel to ensure compliance with policies.
Participate in planning, decision-making, and conferencing concerning assigned students as an integral member of the instructional team.
Provide English as a Second Language instruction ensuring development of English language skills by addressing student's language proficiency, literacy and academic language competence, cultural adjustment, and on-going assessment.
Communicate with parents/guardians concerning student’s program and progress with sensitivity to language and cultural similarities and differences.
Maintain professional growth by taking part in staff development and seeking effective approaches to instruction.
Promote proactive communication with ESL Administration and staff, and contribute to program effectiveness and development.