Duties
Plans, organizes, and provides ESL instruction to English Learners in the Core Curriculum Content Standards, Illinois Learning Standards, and Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards (IELPS). Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district’s instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law. Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program. Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student’s progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of student’s progress and evidence of growth and progress. Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies. Collaborates with administration, teachers, EL paraprofessionals and parents. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL); Bilingual (spanish) preferred
Endorsements:
Endorsement or approval in English as a Second Language (ESL), or Type 29 Certificate
Salary/Benefits
Per negotiated agreement.