ESL Teacher – WES (2020-2021 School Year) – Harrisonburg City Public Schools – Harrisonburg, VA

TITLE: English as a Second LanguageTeacher – Elementary

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student who native language is not English.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses or qualify for a Virginia Collegiate Professional license with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.
• Possesses outstanding knowledge and skill in the assigned instructional area and demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the learning process.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies and skills related to scientifically-based research and its implementation.
• Proficiency in business English; spelling, grammar and spoken language.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of instructional technology including computers with experience in Microsoft Office, email and other applications.
• Emotionally mature, objective and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain good working relationships with students, families, staff, co-workers and community agencies.

REPORTS TO: Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Planning and Assessment:

• Provides an appropriate learning environment.

Communication:

• Models acceptable written and oral expressions
• Effectively communicates with students, parents and the community.
• Provides appropriate feedback to students

• Uses measures of student learning to improve instruction.
• Models professional, moral and ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Participates in meaningful and continuous process of professional development.
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, staff, parents and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Provides services to the professional, the school division and/or the community.

• Displays professionalism:

• Demonstrates good attendance and punctuality
• Submits required reports on time and meets other deadlines
• Maintains accurate records
• Follows proper channels of communication
• Appropriately maintains confidentiality
• Is familiar with and abides by School Board policies, regulations and school procedures

• Other:

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.

• Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.

• Responds to telephone, email and in-person requests, inquiries and questions in a professional, polite and responsive manner.

• Attends all required meetings.

• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Respects the worth, dignity and individual differences of others.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Instructional Supervisor.

  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Light work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

• Stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch.

• Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required.

• Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

  
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the physical demands.

  
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 Day Contract

  
  FLSA STATUS: Exempt

  
  SALARY SCALE: Teacher Salary Scale

  
  EVALUATION: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel.

  
  The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities and requir