Job Title: Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages Resource
| Reports to: | Site Administrator |
| Job Group: | Instructional |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Job Code: | 3901 |
| Salary Schedule: | INST |
JOB GOAL
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program in one or more schools and for ensuring that students are receiving required services in the classroom, which includes meeting with students one on one, supporting teachers, delivering services in the classroom, and providing guidance to staff and administration on ESOL programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of those in this position.
- Monitor, assist, supervise, and support students in the classroom and on campus throughout the school day, before school, and after school as directed.
- Maintain a student-centered learning environment that is safe, organized, equitable, flexible, inclusive, and collaborative and accommodates the differing needs of students.
- Foster a culture of high expectations for all students by promoting the importance of education and each student’s capacity for academic achievement.
- Collaborate with school and District staff to design, prepare, and implement varied educational materials, media, and technology that enable all students to participate in high-quality communication interactions and achieve their educational goals in alignment with state-adopted standards that take into consideration varying aspects of rigor and complexity.
- Utilize a comprehensive knowledge of the subject taught to deliver engaging and challenging lessons and to enrich students’ understanding through content area literacy strategies, verbalization of thought, and application of the subject matter.
- Differentiate instruction based on an assessment of student learning needs and recognition of individual differences in students by identifying gaps in students’ subject matter knowledge and applying varied instructional strategies and resources to provide comprehensible instruction and teach for student understanding.
- Implement student 504s, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Educational Plans (EPs) as necessary under the guidance of the applicable school and District staff; ensure all students’ needs are being met appropriately.
- Design, prepare and implement curriculum for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in collaboration with District staff.
- Demonstrate a breadth of subject matter knowledge using the current references, materials, and technologies of the subject field, and provide instruction, follow-up, and review of material in a comprehensible manner that enables students to approach and interrelate topics from a variety of perspectives, interests, and points of view.
- Monitor student behavior using positive behavior supports, maintain discipline in accordance with required disciplinary policies and procedures, and enforce rules, regulations, the student code of conduct, and District policies to foster safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and other members of the school community.
- Assign, grade, and evaluate student work, administer appropriate assessments, evaluate student comprehension and progress on a regular basis, and provide appropriate feedback to students, staff, and parents/guardians as an ongoing evaluation process.
- Design and utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments that match learning objectives and lead to mastery while ensuring that all assessments align with established standards and requirements.
- Record, prepare, and maintain progress reports, report cards, data regarding behavior and health status, and other required reports; ensure confidentiality is maintained, as required by federal, state, and District policies.
- Maintain open lines of communication with students and parent(s)/guardian(s), in their heritage language when feasible, regarding student progress and information and attend parent/guardian and teacher conferences as required to support student learning and continuous improvement related to ELL progress.
- Refer students to the appropriate personnel when evaluation or follow-up services as required; provide information to students and parents/guardians as requested.
- Administer District, local, state, and federal testing for students and ensure all rules and regulations are upheld and that testing conditions are modified as appropriate to accommodate learning needs; notify appropriate personnel when this does not occur.
- Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) and utilize a variety of data to evaluate learning outcomes, adjust planning, and continuously improve the effectiveness of lessons and the academic program based on students’ needs.
- Follow District policies and procedures concerning education, health, safety, equipment, personal information, and the wellbeing of students.
- Maintain compliance with School Board policy at all times.
- Maintain required certifications, participate in professional development workshops and in-service training sessions as required, attend and support required meetings, including ESOL Parent Leadership Council and Parent and District Advisory Council, and keep abreast of current educational trends, laws, regulations, and statutes.
- Maintain the requirements of professional responsibility and ethical conduct by fulfilling expected obligations to students, the public, and the education profession while adhering to all rules and requirements.
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities.
- Provide support in developing/maintaining students’ daily living needs and medical needs.
- Collaborate with Language Arts, Developmental Language Arts through ESOL, Reading, basic subject area, and elective teachers in planning and developing appropriate instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs).
- Collaborate with classroom staff to establish a schedule for providing instructional and heritage language support to ELLs within the classroom setting.
- Plan for the design, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, District model for ELL education and 21st century learning.
- Train and coach staff in the use of effective, research-based methodologies leading to English proficiency development and the academic success of ELLs and in the delivery and documentation of comprehensible instruction to ELLs in Language Arts and content-area classes; model instruction to ELLs for classroom teachers.
- Identify staff professional development needs, facilitate ESOL-related staff development sessions, and provide follow-up coaching to teachers, administrators, and staff related to the implementation of ESOL best practices for curriculum design, delivery, assessment, and of English language proficiency development as part of the problem-solving process.
- Coordinate ELL data collection and reporting in collaboration with administrators and data entry operators; analyze and evaluate data and coach personnel in data-based decision-making for progress monitoring and academic enhancement.
- Consult with teachers, guidance counselors and administrators to select and schedule ELLs into appropriate educational courses to meet their social and developmental needs.
- Collaborate with school personnel in determining the eligibility of ELLs referred for staffing.
- Monitor the delivery and documentation of content-area instruction provided to ELLs and ELL student social progress, English language proficiency development, and academic proficiency development.
- Collaborate with school personnel in preparing and maintaining reports and records while ensuring that all reporting requirements for the ESOL program are met and that confidentiality is maintained, as required by federal, state, and District policies.
- Assist in the preparation of an ESOL newsletter and press releases for community media as directed.
- Collaborate and foster relationships with school and community groups, including Leadership Team, ELL Committee, ESOL Parent Leadership Council/District Advisory Council, Lead Literacy Team, learning communities, etc., and provide awareness activities for staff and community groups.
- Consult with school personnel in the delivery and analysis of diagnostic assessments for determining the English language proficiency levels of students in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and its impact upon the social and academic development of K-12 students
- Knowledge and understanding of acculturation and its impact upon the social and academic development of K-12 students
- Knowledge of standards-based curriculum and the design and delivery of equitable instruction
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
- Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
- Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based technologies and platforms
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to effectively engage in the problem-solving process
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- OR
- Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or District-issued adjunct certification
- OR
- Valid statement of eligibility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual, proficient in speaking, reading, and writing
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, or Foreign Language
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of TESOL or Bilingual Education
- Valid and current Florida Educator's Certificate with ESOL (K-12) Coverage
- Valid and current Florida Educator's Certificate with Reading K-12 Coverage or Reading Endorsement
- Three years’ experience in an ESOL teaching position and/or teaching K-12 Reading
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and / or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, and hear; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
- Adaptive equipment and devices as necessary.
- Classroom equipment, including content-specific specialized equipment.
- General office equipment, including electronic devices, copiers, telephones, etc.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages Resource; EST: September 1, 2009; REV: March 5, 2024; Board Approved: March 5, 2024
