ML Resource Teacher

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the Subject/Grade Level Educator will plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students.

Representative Duties

• Provide instruction of the core subjects in the students' native language
• Set up and manage the teaching-learning process in an effective bilingual/bicultural environment
• Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of general education curriculum, including grade level expectations and State standards
• Consult and/or collaborate with general education teachers in the areas of assessment, curriculum adaptations, behavior management, and monitoring student progress
• Prepare and submit program information and reports as requested
• Adhere to building and district policies and procedures
• Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate
• Select, adapt and individualize materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skill levels
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families
• Use family and community resources to support learning
• Absess students' developmental, cognitive, and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs
• Regularly assess student learning by using multiple forms of assessment
• Facilitate positive interactions between student and teacher, student and peers, and student and other adults
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations established for students

Education And Experience Required

• State of Illinois Teacher Certification (including Type 03 or 09) with ESL Endorsement or Bilingual Approval or Type 29 Certification

Knowledge And Abilities

• Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second or third language
• Physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns in students
• Academic testing practices, procedures and methods
• Federal and state laws and regulations regarding Bilingual education and assigned duties
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities
• Reading and writing communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Record-keeping techniques
• Cultural differences in student population

Ability To

• Assist ELLs with the instructional program and related activities of the assigned learning environment
• Read, write, and translate English and a designated second or third language (i.e. letters to parents, curriculum materials)
• Speak and interpret English and a designated second or third language
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities and foreign countries
• Prepare and maintain confidential records and files
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively with children and adults
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures
• Operate instruction and office equipment
• Relate sensitively to a diverse student population

Working Conditions

• School sites; indoor and outdoor settings
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist to assist students
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to monitor student activities and behavior
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials