Teacher-ESL

Educational Empowerment Group•Cheviot, OH

About The Position

The ESL Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans that align with state learning and Common Core standards. This role involves making instructional presentations, facilitating discussions, guiding practice, and providing feedback on student work to enhance language competence. The teacher will manage all necessary ESL forms, assist with assessments, and collaborate with classroom teachers to adjust instructional plans based on student needs and evaluations. A key aspect of this position is fostering a positive learning environment, setting high expectations for students, and utilizing technology and diverse strategies to engage learners in developing 21st-century skills. The role also requires maintaining accurate student records, upholding confidentiality, and actively participating in professional development and school activities.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area
NCLB Highly Qualified
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in computer applications
Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.
Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks
Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check and TB test.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards.
Makes instructional presentations; conducts discussions; encourages practice; and corrects student work in a manner that promotes language competence.
Completes all ESL forms.
Assists in administering and recording such assessment and achievement as recommended for ESL students.
Seeks advice and assistance from classroom teacher to make changes in the instructional plan when evaluation indicates a need.
Confers with the classroom teacher(s) concerning individual needs on a daily basis.
Adjusts instruction to objectives and individual needs on a daily basis.
Provides individual students with positive and prompt feedback on their progress.
Helps develop and use language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
Renews competence and keeps abreast of new knowledge, research, and practice in language instruction and applies this knowledge to improve the instructional program.
Establishes positive rapport with students, parents, and school personnel.
Sets high standards for student performance and achievement.
Works with one-on-one and small groups to remediate diagnosed weaknesses.
Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students.
Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning.
Guide students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills.
Provides engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners.
Understands, accepts, and abides by the Academy’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities.
Focuses on student-centric, holistic learning and teaches about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area.
Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and models the behaviors expected from students.
Administers all standardized tests as directed.
Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters.
Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
Deploys sound classroom management techniques.
Engages in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of “connected educators” – this replaces solo practitioners (sage on the stage) and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public.
Required to attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems.
Follows all corporate and Academy policies and procedures.
Participates in professional development workshops/programs.
Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition.
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.