Position Type: EL Teacher
Assignment: Provide instruction and support to students at Hasting Middle School.
FTE: 1.0
Qualifications:
Required: Current Minnesota K-12 ESL teaching license
Desired: ESOL/TESOL Certification
Effective oral and written expression.
Demonstrated collaboration and relationship building skills.
Strong communication skills verbally, orally and written
Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Microsoft Word.
Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
Solutions-based and positive team member with the ability to balance addressing individual needs with systems-based “big picture” considerations.
Essential Functions:
Assess students for the need to receive English Language Learner (ELL) services
Connect with the families of ELL students
Collaborate with classroom teachers for the benefit of ELL students
Develop instructional methods and program models for serving English learners
Support English Language Learners in mainstream and content area classrooms
Evaluate student progress; monitor the comprehension of ELL students
Assist in administering appropriate state-wide assessments to ELL students
Determine test accommodations for individual ELL students as needed
Organize subject area instruction
Design and implement assessments for ELL students that matches their developing comprehension
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children’s social, emotional and academic growth.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students’ behavioral and academic concerns.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems or special academic interests.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.