Job Description:

Description
1. Demonstrate knowledge of second language acquisition, linguistics, teaching content English to

English Language Learners, and sensitivity to cross-cultural aspects of teaching and learning are

necessary.

2. Coordinate, facilitate, and document the screening test and state English language proficiency

test to determine ELL student language proficiency levels to provide informed assessment

criteria to the ESL Office for placement into instruction.

3. Maintain a schedule for student instruction and adhere to that schedule, arriving on time for

instruction and remaining at each school for the established time period. Any variations to

schedules must be approved by an ESL Administrator.

4. Facilitate daily lesson plans that provide sound educational and language developing academic

achievement for the students that are based on the ELP Standards and state academic

standards. The teacher will also incorporate regular use of formal and authentic assessment into

the daily curriculum which will be recorded in a cumulative grade book.

5. Track his /her collaboration with content area teachers through the completion of a

collaboration log. ESL teachers are also required to complete all necessary paperwork by

established due dates, which would include but is not limited to mileage forms, time sheets,

teaching schedules, and professional development requests.

6. Communicate in a collaborative manner with other school personnel to ensure compliance with

policies of the student's building principal or designated representative. Working as an integral

member of the student's instructional team, the ESL teacher is required to participate in a

collaborative manner in planning, decision-making, and conferencing concerning assigned

students.

7. Responsible for providing English as a Second Language instruction to assigned Limited English

Proficient students in a manner that ensures development of English language skills by

addressing: student's language proficiency, development of literacy and academic language

competence, providing support and information to help the student adjust to and become

integrated into his/her new culture, and on-going assessment through monitoring and

documenting student progress.

8. Communicate with parents/ guardians concerning student's program and progress with

sensitivity to language and cultural similarities and differences.

9. Maintain professional growth by taking part in staff development, actively seeking and

developing effective approaches to instruction through the application of best practices in

pedagogy.

10. Promote proactive communication with ESL Administration and staff, and contribute to program

effectiveness and development

Qualifications
1. Valid PA ESL Program Specialist certificate required

2. Valid PA certificate in Elementary K-6 and either English 7-12 or Communications 7-12, or

Reading Specialist K-12 required

3. Experience teaching ESL and/or experience teaching at the elementary or secondary level or

teaching English preferred

4. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision

5. Excellent written and oral communication skills

6. Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible

7. Ability and experience working as a member of a team

8. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new

technologies

Primary Location: US-Pennsylvania

Job: AIU JOB family
Organization: Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard

Job Type: Full-time

Day Job

Job Posting: Oct 29, 2020, 8:41:06 PM.

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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