Lead Teacher – English to Speakers of Other Languages – District Office
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Position Title: Lead Teacher, ESOLDivision: Learning &PerformanceReports To: Coordinator, ESOLFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Schedule: Teacher plus $1,000 supplementWork Days: 190
Essential Duties:
Assist in the development, implementation, articulation, and support of the K-12 content curriculum to support the linguistic needs and successful language learning experience for English learners.
Provide support to new ESOL teachers.
Assist with WIDA Screener and ACCESS 2.0 (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English from State to State) testing as needed.
Display “Best Practices” for serving ELs to ESOL, general, and special education teachers.
Ensure ESOL teachers incorporate WIDA English Language Proficiency and Content standards into classroom practices and lesson planning.
Visit classrooms to provide observational feedback and support to teachers.
Coordinate and present relevant workshops and professional learning.
Assist in completing Annual Self – Evaluation reports for Title III and /or Title III monitoring.
Monitor departmental data and compliance elements.
Assist ESOL teachers with interpretation of ACCESS scores and scheduling of classes.
Assist in ensuring the ESOL department is in compliance with current ESOL and Title III guidelines as dictated by the State of Georgia DOE ESOL Resource Guide.
Engage in discussions with teachers to encourage reflection on effectiveness of teaching strategies.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate in ESOL or an ESOL endorsement with appropriate content.
Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience with experience as an ESOL teacher.
Working knowledge and awareness of ESOL and Title III federal and state guidelines.
Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication are essential factors in performing required tasks.