ELL/Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Geary County USD 475

Job Description

Classification:                        Certified

Division/Department:             Elementary

Job Category:                        Teacher

FLSA:                                     Exempt

Title:                                       English Language Learner Teacher

Qualifications:                        *Kansas Teaching Certificate w/ ESL endorsement

                                               *Valid Kansas Drivers License

Reports To:                             Building Principal, District ELL Coordinator

Supervises:                             Students

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE

The teacher of English Language Learners will deliver the district’s program for teaching English to students acquiring the English language in the context of the K-12 academic curriculum at one or more schools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

            The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach.  The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.  The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  The employee occasionally works extended hours.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CRITICAL SKILLS

1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

            1.  Planning and preparation based upon students’ needs

                        Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students

                        Select instructional goals

                        Demonstrate knowledge of resources

                        Assess student learning using appropriate measures

            2.  Classroom Environment

                        Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport       

                        Establish a culture for learning

                        Establish and maintain classroom procedures

                        Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors

                        Organize space for learning

            3.  Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs

                        Communicate clearly and accurately

                        Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques

                        Engage students in learning

                        Provide timely feedback to students

                        Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs

            4.  Professional responsibilities

                        Follow contractual responsibilities

                        Engage in reflective practice

                        Maintain accurate records

                        Communicate with families

                        Engage in professional development activities

                        Maintain appropriate licensure

                        Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identify and screen students who speak or understand two or more languages.
2. Complete required state and district paperwork on ELL students.
3. Provide building principals and the ELL coordinator with updates on ELL students.
4. Monitor language and academic progress of individual ELL students.
5. Serve as a resource to classroom teachers in modifying lessons for ELL students.
6. Serve as a communication link between school and home.
7. Participate on building teams identifying special needs of ELL students.
8. Provide training and supervision to aides and volunteers serving ELL students.
9. Coordinate/provide building in-service on English Language Learners.
10. Provide direct instruction to students as needed.

Term of Employment:            Teacher Contract

Salary Range:                         Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.

Evaluation Frequency:           Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of 1 time per year.

Updated 2-18-20

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000

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