As-Needed ESL Teacher Special Projects (Grant Funded)

About the role

This is a part-time, grant-funded position working with the ESL Department to enhance English Learner (EL) education at the middle school level. The role is paid at an hourly rate of $37.98, not to exceed 24 hours per week based on EL enrollment. This position is part of the State Teachers Retirement System.

Responsibilities

• Design a program to enhance EL education at the middle school level in collaboration with the ESL Department.
• Monitor EL data, support enrollment, administer EL identification screener, and assign EL interpreter support.
• Screen new EL students, make classroom recommendations and placements based on data, and monitor student progress.
• Administer state and district-mandated tests for EL students; work with building administrators to schedule and organize the OELPA annually.
• Connect EL families with community resources.
• Incorporate technology in classroom lessons.
• Determine professional development needs aligned with the building's 90-day plan.
• Provide monthly parent orientation for new families, monitor parent participation data, and encourage EL parent involvement in school events.
• Collect data for grants, parent and student programs, and collaborate with building administrators to provide professional development for EL parents.
• Provide timely updates of refugee student and parent data.
• Maintain close contact with families through phone calls and written communications.
• Monitor student progress and communicate necessary information to parents.
• Coordinate scheduling of interpreters for IEP meetings and classroom support.
• Communicate frequently with teachers, administrators, and other APS staff about the needs of EL parents and students.
• Work closely with the campus principal to coordinate the refugee and ESL program, including obtaining approval from the principal and ESL Specialists for all aspects of the program.
• Report to and carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or the ESL Learning Specialist.

Requirements

• Valid State of Ohio teaching certificate/licensure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and students from diverse cultures.
• Evidence of successful classroom teaching or counseling.
• Demonstrated success with urban populations.

Pay

$37.98 per hour, not to exceed 24 hours per week.

Schedule

Part-time, as and when needed based on EL enrollment.