Certified Part-Time English Language Learner Teacher

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

APPOINTMENT: Certified Part-Time English Language Learner Teachers shall be appointed annually upon the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent to the Superintendent.

DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT: Less than 69% of a 185-day contract

SALARY: TBD

Qualifications

• Shall hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position
• Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.
  
  

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, and any and all body movements as related to the job description.

JOB GOAL: Provide instructions to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; translate orally and in writing for students and parents; help translate instructional materials and perform a variety of routine clerical duties as assigned.

GENERAL DUTIES And PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the presentation of instructional materials and academic instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; assist students in their understanding and comprehension of reading, writing, language arts, math and social studies, performing remedial exercises and other basic instruction as required.
• Communicate with students in English and a designated second language to facilitate instructional processes; provide translation in parent-teacher conferences or telephone calls with limited or non-English speaking parents; translate or write notes, letters and other materials.
• Repeat and reinforce instruction to assist students' comprehension and understanding; provide more individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulty; explain errors and answer questions; use instructional activities to reinforce the main lesson plan.
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior as required; provide input and assist instructors with determining student advancement through established learning programs.
• Assist in the development of learning tools to assist student learning comprehension.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom.
• Prepare, administer, and correct tests, papers, essays and homework assignments as requested by the students and/or teachers.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as maintaining records and files, typing and duplicating classroom materials and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.
• Operate audio-visual equipment, copier, laminator, and a personal computer or computer terminal as required.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; provide immediate basic first aid and comfort to students as needed.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned.
• Participate in meetings, in-service training programs and field trips as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.