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EL Teacher - VHEW & VHEE
VESTAVIA HILLS CITY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: ELL Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Alabama professional educator certificate.
- Minimum of three (3) years successful classroom experience.
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
- Conducts in-service training for classroom teachers, administrators, and support personnel regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) and strategies and procedures for serving language minority students.
- Schedules meetings of the EL Committee team to review pertinent information and make recommendations concerning the placement of each student in the EL Program.
- Monitors the academic progress of all EL students in the regular program and makes recommendations to the regular classroom teachers concerning instructional accommodations for EL students.
- Provides EL instruction to K-12 English Language Learners.
- Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
- Models use of technology for students and staff.
- Submits information and updates to the Special Services Office regarding all ELLs enrolled in the designated service area.
- Attends professional development training each year regarding programs and procedures.
- Keeps accurate and up-to-date student folders of all EL students in the service area; including all assessment data, team meeting documentation, progress reports, and pertinent correspondence.
- Administers placement tests and spring ACCESS assessments to EL students in the designated service area.
- Demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
- Serves on committees, representative bodies, task forces, or as a system delegate as needed.
- Attends staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
- Uses collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
- Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of EL students.
- Ability to use technology to communicate, plan and provide instruction, facilitate student learning, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
- Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Vestavia Hills City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
SOURCE: Vestavia Hills City Schools, Vestavia, Alabama
Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Meredith Hanson, Director of Personnel/Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 1204 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
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