Job Description

The ELL Teacher develops multilingual students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in the English language by implementing a district-approved curriculum; documents teaching and student progress/ activities/outcomes; provides methods to support and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home; provides a safe and optimal learning environment; develops appropriate lesson plans and instructional techniques; evaluates students level of English fluency and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

This job reports to the Principal and is a member of the AVID Site Team as the primary Excel teacher.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license with an endorsement in ELL/ESL, or eligibility to obtain one.

• Willingness to take part in online and/or face-to-face AVID educator training, which may include travel

Essential Functions:

• Directly supports the instruction of AVID Excel students, or AVID for long-term English Learners.
• Adapts, uses and delivers the targeted AVID Excel curriculum inclusive of language development through thematic units, college and career readiness preparation experiences, and targeted language domain development in writing, inquiry collaboration, organization and reading.
• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and student's achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforces classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration as it relates to language development.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, including other AVID teachers, site coordinator, AVID tutors, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Serves as an advocate for and with students to improve performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues that all support reducing barriers for access.
• Directs AVID tutors, volunteers, and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students, especially through AVID Scholar Groups that take place during 40% of weekly classes.
• Collaborates on monthly events and learning experiences related to college and career, speaker engagements, and workforce learning targeted at engaging students and providing opportunity knowledge.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study with a focus on social-emotional learning skills and strategies centered around success for the next level of learning.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment with a strength in relationship building and with student agency at the heart of the classroom environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, field trips, cultural trips) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in regular collaborative PLC and department meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, Parent Square, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to Education Code and school policies.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance:

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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