Day to Day Substitute ESL Teacher
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DescriptionPosition Summary:The position provides English as a Second Language instruction to English language learners in kindergarten through 12th grade, enrolled in contracting school districts in and near Allegheny County.Duties and Responsibilities: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 proficiencytest to determine ELL student language proficiency levels to provide informed assessmentcriteria to the ESL Office for placement into instruction.3. Maintain a schedule for student instruction and adhere to that schedule, arriving on time forinstruction and remaining at each school for the established time period. Any variations toschedules must be approved by an ESL Administrator.4. Facilitate daily lesson plans that provide sound educational and language developing academicachievement for the students that are based on the ELP Standards and state academicstandards. The teacher will also incorporate regular use of formal and authentic assessment intothe daily curriculum which will be recorded in a cumulative grade book.5. Track his /her collaboration with content area teachers through the completion of acollaboration log. ESL teachers are also required to complete all necessary paperwork byestablished 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 withpolicies of the student's building principal or designated representative. Working as an integralmember of the student's instructional team, the ESL teacher is required to participate in acollaborative manner in planning, decision-making, and conferencing concerning assignedstudents.7. Responsible for providing English as a Second Language instruction to assigned Limited EnglishProficient students in a manner that ensures development of English language skills byaddressing: student's language proficiency, development of literacy and academic languagecompetence, providing support and information to help the student adjust to and becomeintegrated into his/her new culture, and on-going assessment through monitoring anddocumenting student progress.8. Communicate with parents/ guardians concerning student's program and progress withsensitivity to language and cultural similarities and differences.9. Maintain professional growth by taking part in staff development, actively seeking anddeveloping effective approaches to instruction through the application of best practices inpedagogy.10. Promote proactive communication with ESL Administration and staff, and contribute to programeffectiveness and developmentQualificationsQualifications:1. Valid PA ESL Program Specialist certificate required2. Valid PA certificate in Elementary K-6 and either English 7-12 or Communications 7-12, or Reading Specialist K-12 required3. Experience teaching ESL and/or experience teaching at the elementary or secondary level or teaching English preferred4. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision5. Excellent written and oral communication skills6. Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible7. Ability and experience working as a member of a team8. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies