K-12 English as a Second Language Subsititute Teacher

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Homestead, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Substitute Teacher responsible for providing English language development instruction to English Learners. The role involves assessing student language proficiency, facilitating daily lesson plans aligned with state standards and research-based practices, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support student needs. The teacher will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, communicating with parents, and engaging in professional development to enhance instructional approaches.

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
Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340 (8/2011)) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching ESL and/or experience teaching at the elementary or secondary level or teaching English preferred
Experience with WIDA Screener and ACCESS for ELLs assessments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of second language acquisition, linguistics, teaching content English to English Learners, and cross-cultural aspects of teaching and learning.
Coordinate, facilitate, and document the initial screener and state English language proficiency test to determine EL student language proficiency levels.
Maintain and adhere to a schedule for student instruction, arriving on time and remaining for the established time period, with any variations requiring approval from an ESL Administrator.
Facilitate daily lesson plans that provide sound educational and language developing techniques to advance academic achievement, based on state standards and research-based practices.
Incorporate regular use of formal and authentic assessment into the daily curriculum, recorded in a cumulative grades book.
Collaborate consistently with content area teachers, administrators, counselors, families, and other stakeholders to support the needs of English Learners.
Complete all necessary paperwork by established due dates, including mileage submissions, time sheets, teaching schedules, student rosters, calendars, and professional development requests.
Communicate in a collaborative manner with other school personnel to ensure compliance with policies of the student’s building principal or designated representative.
Participate in a collaborative manner in planning, decision-making, and conferencing concerning assigned students as an integral member of the student’s instructional team.
Provide English language development instruction ensuring development of English language skills by addressing student's language proficiency, literacy and academic language competence, and providing support for cultural adjustment.
Conduct on-going assessment through monitoring and documenting student progress.
Communicate with parents/guardians concerning student’s program and progress with sensitivity to language and cultural similarities and differences, including working with language interpreters.
Maintain professional growth by taking part in professional development and actively seeking and developing effective approaches to instruction through the application of best practices in pedagogy.
Participate in proactive communication with ESL Administration and staff, and contribute to overall program effectiveness.