POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: English as a Second Language Teacher (ESL Teacher)
LOCATION: Trailblazer Elementary School
FLSA: Exempt Professional

QUALIFICATIONS:

• State teacher certification with English as a Second Language endorsement.
• Master’s degree in elementary education, English as a Second Language, or Special Education preferred.
• Leadership and organizational qualities include the ability to facilitate teams, communicate collaboratively, train and lead others, and coordinate data
• Working knowledge and understanding of language proficiency and English Learner development
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 days per the Teacher’s Work Calendar. Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to the Teacher’s Agreement.
  REPORTS TO: Building administration

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The ESL Teacher provides specialized instruction for the purposes of developing the students’ abilities to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language.

• Strive to improve professional competence.
• Support the total school program by observing curricular and extra-curricular student activities.
• Exhibit dependability and punctuality in assigned duties.
• Display appropriate personal and professional traits that exhibit a positive role model for students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Strive to achieve the objectives and expectations of the Teacher Performance Evaluation Plan.
• Collaborate with Intervention Specialists and share pertinent information with building administration and intervention teams.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.