TEACHER, ESL

Bachelor's Degree with appropriate level and coverage of certification and English as a Second Language pre-K-12 (490) endorsement strongly preferred.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Test student's language proficiency levels based upon student's response to the home language survey and the Individual/Group Assessment tests.
2. Prepare, in advance, meaningful lesson plans.
3. Place English language learners in appropriate ESL programs. 
4. Collect data and follow Individual Learning Plan (ILP) procedures for students who do not pass the norm-referenced test and ensure student placement into appropriate programs.
5. Act as a liaison for the school, community, and parents; establish and maintain good rapport with students, school personnel, and parents.
6. Plan and provide instructional activities for instructional assistants who work with ESOL students.
7. Work with the school media specialist, other teachers, and district staff to obtain appropriate materials for English language learners.
8. Monitor student progress for at least two years after program exit.
9. Keep accurate records, tests, reports, etc., as required by Tennessee law, regulations, and Board of Education Policy.
10. Participate in staff development and in-service training.
11. Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning; plan and implement use of classroom time effectively.
12. Articulate with classroom teachers.
13. Provide the appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student according to his/her ILP, needs and abilities.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Designee.

Loudon County Schools (TN)

Interested candidates should send resume and information to:

Alan Ramos, Instructional Supervisor, at ramosa@loudoncounty.org