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English As Second Language
Job Description
(1) ESL teaching position, assigned to New Bedford High School
(1) ESL teaching position, assigned to Normandin Middle School
(1) ESL teaching position, assigned to Keith Middle School
OBJECTIVE: The ESL teacher provides specialized instruction in designated schools and teaches English as a Second Language to English Language Learners (ELL) for the purposes of developing the students’ ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language.
REPORT TO: School Principal/Headmaster and English Language Learners & Family Welcome Center Manager.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides individualized and small group English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to English Language Learners.
2. Plans, develops, and implements ESL instruction and Massachusetts English language proficiency standards (WIDA).
3. Provides effective ESL classroom techniques and instruction to enhance second language acquisition and to gain academic language.
4. Demonstrates effective techniques of classroom management, behavioral interventions, and communication to engage students.
5. Demonstrates cultural proficiency and use of effective and cultural relevant instructional practices.
6. Collaborates and communicates with the ELL students’ content teacher(s) to align instruction. Support to ELL students’ English language acquisition and classroom instructional needs (instructions, academic vocabulary, reading, writing support, and clarification of assignments).
7. Assists with the oversight and delivery of Massachusetts state test (ACCESS) and administers screening tests for initial identification of ELL students.
8. Prepares for and assists with organization of ELL students reclassification meetings for monitoring and for those ready to transition out of ELL services.
9. Attends professional English Language Acquisition meetings as well as serves on building or district committees.
10. Understands and complies with the state policies, rules, and regulations regarding English Language Learners.
11. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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