ELL Teacher NEW

Essential Functions

The ELL Teacher will design and implement language instruction, provide support and guidance to ELL students and collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

Using the schools criteria for ELL placement, identify students who qualify for English Language supplemental services and determine the level and nature of services for each student
Design and implement engaging instruction either in the general education classroom or in pull-out sessions that leads to English language fluency in both conversational and academic situations
Administer annual English language assessments to students who are part of the ELL program
Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure that general education classroom environments and learning experiences support English Language Learners
Serve as a resource to families in understanding the ELL program and their individual students learning progress and needs
Work with the ELL team and the Principal to identify staff development needs in best practices in English language acquisition and plan workshops to meet those needs
As needed, participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, weekly Academic and Social Student
Support meetings, and other student-centered meetings
Maintain files for English Language Learning students that include assessment data, evidence of service
provision, student work samples, and parent contact logs
Remain up-to-date in English Language Learning/Bilingual Education law, regulations, research, and best practices