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Elem. ELL ESL ResourceJoliet Public Schools District 86 • Joliet, Illinois, USA
Elem. ELL ESL Resource

Elem. ELL ESL Resource

Joliet Public Schools District 86 • Joliet, Illinois, USA
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POSITION : ELL / ESL Teacher Elementary

POSITION GUIDE : Certified Personnel

Bargaining Position

Non-Exempt

Nine (9) Months

REPORTS TO : Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Director of Teaching and Learning

ELL Coordinator

RELATES TO : Central Administration Staff

Program Coordinators

Teacher

Paraprofessionals

Parents

JOB SUMMARY :

The primary function of the ELL / ESL Teacher is to provide academic instructional support to students identified as ELLs based on the states criteria for identification of emergent bilinguals. The ESL Teacher will work closely with teachers in the General Education program to co-teach co-plan and / or provide whole group instruction to ELL students. The ELL / ESL Teacher is accountable to the building principal and ELL Programs Coordinator.

SALARY AND BENEFITS : In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86 Will County Illinois and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers- Local 604 of School District #86 found on the following link : Teachers Contract

  • Maximum 10 years of full-time Certified Teaching Experience

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND / OR CERTIFICATION :

  • State of Illinois Professional Educator License with
  • Self-Contained General Education and / or required Endorsement for Grade Level
  • English as a Second Language Endorsement Grades K-8
  • Demonstrated capabilities in leadership academic competence public and community relations
  • An understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Masters Degree in Education Preferred
  • WIDA Certification to administer ACCESS 2.0 WIDA SCREENER MODEL and familiarity with the Pre-IPT for early childhood
  • Experience in organization and presentation of educational workshops

    • Responsibilities as an Instructional Teacher

  • Assess the English language proficiency of incoming students utilizing the WIDA screener and place students in the appropriate educational setting.
  • Provide ELLs with comprehensible academic content and oral language while assessing student language needs to work with ELL students individually and / or in small groups and / or in whole class instruction
  • Continually assess the language development of students to support ELL students literacy development by using reading and writing strategies appropriate to the students level of proficiency.
  • Assist ELL students in the demonstration of proficiency in analytical thinking and study skills.
  • Facilitate cooperative work and cross-cultural understanding between ELL students and native English speakers.
  • Facilitate cooperative work and cross-cultural understanding for general education teachers.
  • Collaborate with the school community regarding the ELL students progress and challenges in learning academic content and language.
  • Research best practices in instructional strategies for ELLS to collaborate with the classroom teacher in providing effective interventions for mainstreamed students
  • Assess the native language proficiency (if feasible) of incoming students utilizing the districts approved assessment instrument.
  • Participate in professional development activities to continuously improve job performance.
  • Assumes other related duties and responsibilities that the ELL Program Coordinator may assign.

    • Professional Responsibilities beyond the Classroom

  • Demonstrate support for the Vision Mission Beliefs and Goals of Joliet Public Schools - District 86.
  • Upholds and demonstrates compliance with established laws regulations district policies and procedures.
  • Maintains the strictest confidentiality required by laws regulations policies and directives established or provided by the Board of School Inspectors and / or the Superintendent.
  • Serves as a contributing member of District and / or building-level committees.
  • Accepts and utilizes constructive suggestions from supervisors.
  • Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
  • Remains current in the field through the completion of related coursework participation in in-service activities and / or attendance at conferences and workshops.

    • Relationships to Colleagues

  • Fosters and maintains positive and effective working relationships with teachers administrators support staff students parents and the community.
  • Assists in the maintenance and discipline throughout the building.
  • Communicates with appropriate professional personnel about students.
  • Relates positively to coworkers.
  • Share ideas and techniques with peers.
  • Assumes an equitable share of responsibilities in the school.
  • Actively participates in building faculty and district-level meetings.
  • Serves as a positive role model for students in terms of attitudes and behaviors. Relationship to Students and Community
  • Maintains complete and accurate records of students academic progress / attendance.
  • Engages in two-way communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
  • Communicates with students on a formal and informal basis to promote a desirable school and classroom environment.
  • Models promptness and good attendance for students.
  • Willingly works with parents as partners in the education of students.
  • Maintains high but realistic academic and behavioral expectations for students.
  • Focuses on student progress as an indicator of effective teaching.
  • Strives consistently to enhance students self-esteem through the application of growth and development and learning theories.

    • COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

  • Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information collaborative efforts and feedback.
  • Ability to compose correspondence reports and / or other required written materials.
  • Ability to read analyze and interpret information.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions inquiries and / or complaints.
  • Displays courtesy tact and respect when dealing with others.

    • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

  • Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers common fractions and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.

    • REASONING ABILITY :

  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to identify and define problem(s) collect and analyze data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

    • OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

  • Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
  • Promotes a harassment-free environment.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
  • Ability to learn and utilize office equipment computers and software especially as systems are updated.
  • Ability to react well under pressure handle and balance multiple demands at one time work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
  • Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district Board state and federal laws methods requirements policies procedures and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines.

    • The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT :

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

    Employees experience constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines. The noise level in this environment is quiet to moderate. Duties are performed primarily indoors and occasionally -district and out-of-town travel is required as necessary for training and / or to carry out duties and responsibilities.

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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