EL Teacher (Elementary)

About the role

The EL Teacher reports to the School Principal/General Director of Cultural Innovation and is responsible for demonstrating a commitment to learning for all students through organized, student-centered classrooms, utilizing push-in and/or pull-out instruction, and presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities.

Qualifications

• Must meet Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) licensure requirements.
• Must have an ESOL endorsement.
• Must have strong classroom management skills and attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with professional colleagues and the general public.
• Must have the ability to instruct and relate to non-English speaking students from varying backgrounds and academic skill levels.
• Must have academic preparation or teaching experience with English Learners.

Physical/Emotional Requirements

• Frequent walking, sitting, talking, hearing.
• Frequent standing and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Performance Responsibilities

• Prepares instructional materials for ELL students.
• Assists the classroom teacher in individualizing instruction for ELL students.
• Works with individual students and small groups.
• Provides an individualized language acquisition program for each student.
• Communicates with parents regarding students' progress, fosters positive school/home relationships, and suggests home activities that will enhance student success in school.
• Helps the classroom teacher locate translating and interpreting services.
• Communicates high expectations to all learners.
• Provides building level professional development.
• Sets and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills.
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching.
• Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Administers, scores, and interprets individual diagnostic tests and local and state assessments including the annual Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA).
• Gathers and submits necessary paperwork and documentation for annual September 20 audit.
• Determines from diagnostic tests the potential, the instructional level, and the strengths and weaknesses of the student’s performance.
• Submits an end-of-year report and other information requested.
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner.

Terms of Employment

• 9 month teacher contract; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Support Service Personnel.

Significant Associations

• The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor

About Topeka Public Schools

Topeka Public Schools is recognized nationally for:

• Academic excellence
• Post-secondary and career success
• Achievement in arts, athletics and extracurricular activities

Strengthened by diversity and a welcoming and inclusive environment, our district will cultivate partnerships with staff, families, businesses, and the greater community to develop students' educational, physical, and social-emotional well being.