Duties
Responsibilities as an Instructional Teacher
- Assess the English language proficiency of incoming students utilizing the W-APT/WIDA Model screener and place students in the appropriate educational setting.
- Provide ELs with comprehensible academic content and oral language while assessing student language needs in order to work with EL students individually and/or, in small groups, and/or in whole class instruction
- Continually assess the language development of students in order to support ELL students' literacy development by using reading and writing strategies appropriate to the students’ level of proficiency.
- Assist ELL students in the demonstration of proficiency in analytical thinking and study skills.
- Facilitate cooperative work and cross-cultural understanding between EL students and native English speakers.
- Facilitate cooperative work and cross-cultural understanding for general education teachers.
- Collaborate with the school community regarding the EL students’ progress and challenges in learning academic content and language.
- Research best practices in instructional strategies for ELs in order to collaborate with the classroom teacher in providing effective interventions for mainstreamed students
- Assess the native language proficiency (if feasible) of incoming students utilizing the district’s approved assessment instrument.
- Participate in EL family engagement events.
- Participate in professional development activities to continuously improve job performance.
- Assumes other related duties and responsibilities that the Student Services Director may assign.
Professional Responsibilities beyond the Classroom
- Demonstrate support for the Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Goals of Unit 9.
- Upholds and demonstrates compliance with established laws, regulations, district policies and procedures.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality required by laws, regulations, policies and directives established or provided by the Board of School Inspectors and/or the Superintendent.
- Serves as a contributing member of District and/or building level committees.
- Accepts and utilizes constructive suggestions from supervisors.
- Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Remains current in the field through the completion of related coursework, participation in in-service activities, and/or attendance at conferences and workshops.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and/or Certification:
- State of Illinois Professional Educator License with:
a. Self-Contained General Education and/or required Endorsement for Grade Level
b. English as a Second Language Endorsement Grades K-8 /or Educator License with Stipulations (Bilingual) for grades K-4.
- Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, academic competence, public and community relations.
- An understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity.
- WIDA Certification to administer ACCESS 2.0, W-APT, MODEL and familiarity with the Pre-IPT for early childhood
- Experience in organization and presentation of educational workshops
Salary/Benefits
$40, 11.00 minimum
Board paid health, vision, dental and life insurance
How to Apply
https://watsekaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://watsekaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx