ESL (English Second Language) Teacher 001-073_

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: Teacher, ESL (Job# 001-073-I)


LOCATION: Central Office Itinerant

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days


SALARY: $40,780-68,802 (Salary based upon degree and experience on current salary schedule (State & County)


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid WV Teaching Certificate. Certified by the State of WV to teach English as a Second Language

BENEFITS: Health, Life, Dental and Optical Insurance, WV
Teachers Retirement and Sick Leave

MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description
POSITION: ESL (English Second Language) Teacher
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Federal Programs
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT: 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45
TERM: may be established by MCBOE
SALARY: Mason County teacher salary scale commensurate with experience and degree
level
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the assigned administrators and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and MCBOE Policy C.2.3, Performance Evaluation of School Personnel – Administrative Procedures
JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate support/interventions for ESL students and ensure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level/content area.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement best practices of English Second Language with students, teachers, and families.
• Implement consultative model for ESL services based on need of individual ESL student to include the following: reviewing and re-teaching prerequisite skills; organizing previously introduced material; adapting curriculum for easier access; assisting with long-term assignments; targeting learning strategies including acceleration, to ensure content knowledge acquisition; modifying assessments and instruction based on ESL student level.
• Manage classroom activities and provide instruction in a variety of ways (individual, pairs, whole and small group, computer-aided, tutorial, etc.) based on ESL student level.
• Structure multi-level activities developing English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in academic areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and school personnel in regards to English language acquisition.
• Works collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure success of ESL students based on need and data.
• Work with students and families to ensure translation of language.
• Conduct and administer all aspects of state ESL screening and testing requirements.
• Work cooperatively with the Director of Federal Programs to ensure federal and state mandates are met and assist with all aspects of Title III monitoring.
• Monitor all ESL student progress including the following: progress toward achieving instructional content standards; student learning by 9 weeks and semester.
• Provide job-embedded professional development to teachers related to ESL standards and students.
• Attend meetings related to ESL.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills related to ESL.
• Perform other job related functions assigned by the Director of Federal Programs.

ROLES NOT PERMITTED WHILE BEING COMPENSATED AS AN ESL Teacher:

• Substituting
• Covering classes and/or planning times
• Covering other teachers’ duties.
• Office duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach ESL (English Second Language).
• Criminal history check of new applicants for licensure as per WV Code §18A-3-10.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multi- media equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/ technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

The Mason County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, handicapping (or disabling) condition, marital status, or national origin in employment in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Mason County Board of Education, 1 Education Lane, Point Pleasant, WV 25550. Phone 304-675-4540 or to the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.