Teacher - ELL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gilbert Unified School District

Purpose Statement

To provide English language acquisition instruction, assessment, and site-based support within the English Learner (EL) program.

Essential Functions

Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of ELL students within the district curriculum Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences-this weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills Supports mainstream teachers through assistance with implementation of Individual Language Learner Plans (ILLP) to provide EL students with meaningful access to the district’s instructional programs Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies regulations and administrative procedures Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities Strives to maintain and improve professional competence Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments Assists with all AZELLA testing Maintains accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation including all campus EL records and required program documentation Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate. Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements. Including SEI Endorsement and either ESL or Bilingual Certification. Meets Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) requirements according to No Child Left Behind where applicable. Experience
Job related experience within specialized field is required. Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
Required Testing
None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
Certificates & Licenses
AZ Teaching Certificate Clearances
Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card FLSA Status
Not Evaluated Approval Date
July 1, 2020 Salary Grade
Teacher – 9 Months

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