English Learner (EL) Multilingual Teacher - Vacancy ID: 233728

Job Position Statement

The School District of Athens is in search of a highly skilled and professional educator to join our team.  An ideal candidate would be a proactive problem solver with outstanding communication skills, and contribute to the efficiency of the school district.  This individual would be motivated, and thrive on creating a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity which represent the school district values. 

Objectives of this Role

• The EL Teacher provides English language development instruction to students who are acquiring English as an additional language, and works collaboratively with other instructional staff to meet the individual needs of each student. 

• The EL Teacher facilitates a productive learning environment, nurturing the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students. 

• The EL Teacher strives to improve student engagement, and learner outcomes.

• The EL Teacher will be an advocate for students and families within their individual classrooms, the school, and community. 

Job Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that reflects and promotes the mission of the School District of Athens

• Provides explicit instruction aligned with academic standards

• Evaluates the language needs of students, administers required language proficiency and academic achievement tests

• Ability to use ACCESS assessment data in planning instructional model

• Utilizes language teaching strategies to increase English proficiency for students, serves as a resource to classroom teachers to help EL students achieve academic success

• Communicate EL plans of service with grade level teachers and specialists to develop a positive learning environment for all students

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, administrators, and parents

• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction

• Provide professional development as deemed appropriate for colleagues to understand EL learner academic needs

• Support and follow School Board policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in applicable discipline

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Teaching License ESL #395/1395

• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality

• Flexible, creative, organized, have a sense of humor, and model a positive growth mindset

• Value relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members

Pre-employment screenings (criminal background check and physical) are required by Wis. Stats. §118.25 for all school employees.

The School District of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital and parental status, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment based on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or disability.