POSITION TITLE  ESOL Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification in Elementary or Secondary Education

Endorsement in ESL

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To serve as a teacher for students with limited English Proficiency

and provide leadership in schools to ensure comprehensive

instructional input, language appropriate assessment and culturally sensitive support services through modifications of instructional materials, grading, assessment and scheduling for success within practices and policies of PCSSD.

PERFORMANCES RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate language minority students upon entering the District.
Provide pull-out instruction and/or teach in a sheltered ESOL classroom in the secondary schools and/or co-teach in the regular classroom.
Conduct professional development in schools related to ESOL issues.
Assist counselors with student placement.
Assist schools with understanding language minority students’ level of English competency and cultural traits
Assist students’ families with understanding school procedures; provide “emergency assistance” when necessary.
Teach “survival” English and culture skills.
Advise classroom teachers and provide supplemental instructional materials upon request.
Assist with disciplinary problems upon referrals.
Assist in interpreting or provide interpreters when necessary.
Maintain records of individual students, their levels of English proficiency, and their progress.
Attend and participate in professional meetings and conferences.
Accept responsibility for personal professional growth by reading extensively and keeping up to date on research, new materials and methods of practical application.
Select ESOL related materials.
Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule. Placement depends upon education and experience.

Length of Contract: 190 days per contract year

ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS: YES

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 DAYS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF POSTING OR UNTIL FILLED (EMERGENCY-5 Day Posting)

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Job Requirements:
Citizenship, residency or work visa required