SECONDARY ESL – 1.0 FTE

Position Type:

K-12/ESL

Date Posted:

1/10/2025

Location:

TO BE DETERMINED

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) 

ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED: [104] K-12 English as a Second Language

Disclaimer: This is a district position. The building assignment may change from year to year based on student populations and need.

• Provide English Language Program services at assigned building(s)
• Extensive knowledge of second language acquisition, research, and best teaching practices as applied to English Learners’ linguistic and academic development
• Deliver district adopted curriculum, instructional practices, and progress monitoring of English Learners.
• Administer state required testing to English Learners (ELPA21, ISASP)
• Provide content support and language acquisition support to English Learners
• Collaborate with other staff on a regular basis to meet the needs of English Learners
• Build relationships with culturally diverse students and their families to ensure that each student reaches their full potential
• Attend department meetings and training opportunities at the building and district level
• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches their full potential.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ?Yes ? No)

(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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to –

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and possess a vehicle to drive to other schools in Davenport School District. (Mileage will be reimbursed.)
• Must be able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, scanners, copiers, calculators, etc.

Work Environment: 

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Willingness to accept supervisory duties that are conducive to a positive building environment.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality with respect to student and parental rights and for conversations and hard copy information.
• Experience with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) or willingness to be trained.

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