English as a Second Language Teacher - Vacancy ID: 209793

Performs those activities listed in the district’s classroom teacher job description as appropriate and applicable. 

1. Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English in the Core Curriculum Content Standards.    Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district’s instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law. 

2. Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication 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, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program.   

3. Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student’s progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition.  Maintains complete and accurate records of student’s progress and evidence of growth and progress. 

4. Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.  

5. Facilitates frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating: conferences; written communication; parent training and other meetings/events.

6. Understands and complies with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding the English learners.  Advocates for learning needs of English learners. 

7. Performs other duties as assigned by principal or Director of Instructional Services.

Degree/Special Training Required: Must be certified or eligible to be certified to teach English as a Second Language by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Professional development and support will be provided.

Required license Number: #1395