English As A Second Language Instructor

Job Title: English As A Second Language Instructor

Primary Function: To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

Qualifications:

• Must beat least 21 years of age

• Hold a valid Virginia teaching license with specific endorsement in the area(s) to which assigned.  ESL endorsement preferred. (If not, will need to obtain within 3 years). 

• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Reports to:     Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

• Comply with school and school board policies and regulations,

• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among administration, faculty and staff, 

• Relate positively to parents and other community representatives,

• Demonstrate professional growth,

• Help promote a positive school climate/environment, 

• Prompt and accurate with required records and reports,

• Demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written,

• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school,

• Use instructional and planning time effectively,

• Assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities, 

• Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher’s care, and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy with students.

• Travel – 3 elementary schools

Instructional Performance:

1. Interpersonal Relations:

• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students,

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning,

• Demonstrate interest in students, and 

• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students

2. Subject Matter:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught and

• Demonstrate ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students’ needs and interests, and academic strengths and weaknesses

3. Planning/Materials:

• Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective short and long range plans,

• Exhibit evidence of effective lessons plans, and utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

4.   Techniques/Delivery:

• Communicate lesson objectives and its importance to students,

• Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities, 

• Use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate to support instructional objectives, and maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons.

5. Classroom Management:

• Maintain discipline appropriate to learning situation,

• Keep students on task, and use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:     Ten-month contract.  Salary and conditions to be to be established by the Franklin County School Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the English As A Second Language Coordinator in accordance with the School Board’s policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.