Responsible To:   Principal

Contract Days:  190 Days

Major Responsibilities: 

• Provide specialized instruction for the purpose of developing students’ ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language;
• Support teachers in the implementation of the ELA curriculum so that all students may easily access the curriculum and instruction;
• Work in conjunction with the Special Education Team to provide appropriate services to English language learners;
• Identify effective evaluation tools to measure on-going student achievement and identify effective instructional strategies to improve student achievement;
• Comply with policies, rules and regulations regarding the English language learners. Advocate for the program needs that are required to meet the students’ learning needs;
• Utilize a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets;
• Assist in developing and providing customized trainings for schools;
• Ensure instructional best practices that demonstrate relentless commitment to academic excellence for all students.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
• Adheres to all district policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

 Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must hold SC certification in applicable subject area, or the ability to obtain such certification.
• Endorsement in English as a Second Language.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in successful teaching preferred.

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This job description is intended to serve as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual may be asked to perform while in this position or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.