K-12 English as a Second Language Teacher

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Homestead, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher responsible for providing English language instruction to Limited English Proficient students. The role requires a strong understanding of second language acquisition, linguistics, and cross-cultural sensitivity. The teacher will coordinate screening and proficiency tests, maintain instructional schedules, develop and implement daily lesson plans based on ELP Standards and state academic standards, and incorporate formal and authentic assessments. Collaboration with content area teachers, completion of necessary paperwork, and communication with parents/guardians are also key aspects of the role. The teacher is expected to maintain professional growth through staff development and contribute to program effectiveness.

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 a schedule for student instruction and adhere to that schedule.
Facilitate daily lesson plans that provide sound educational and language developing academic achievement for the students that are based on the ELP Standards and state academic standards.
Incorporate regular use of formal and authentic assessment into the daily curriculum which will be 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 a collaborative manner in planning, decision-making, and conferencing concerning assigned students.
Provide English as a Second Language instruction to assigned Limited English Proficient students, ensuring development of English language skills.
Address student's language proficiency, development of literacy and academic language competence.
Provide support and information to help the student adjust to and become integrated into his/her new culture.
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.
Maintain professional growth by taking part in staff development, actively seeking and developing effective approaches to instruction through the application of best practices in pedagogy.
Promote proactive communication with ESL Administration and staff, and contribute to program effectiveness and development.