Specialized Support/Resource (SSR) ESL Teacher

About the Role

Provide all students with appropriate learning activities and experiences, including instruction in the core academic subject area assigned, to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society and be college ready. Adhere to federal and state laws, district policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the district's curriculum program with written evidence of preparation.
• Prepare lesson plans reflecting accommodations for differences in student learning styles and instructional needs, using the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as instructional objectives.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of student learning styles and needs.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Collaborate with other instructional program teachers to determine goals, objectives, and methods per district requirements.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process and promote student engagement.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development.
• Plan and supervise assignments of instructional aides and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and open communication with parents, students, principals, colleagues, and community members.
• Conduct frequent conferences to discuss student achievement.
• Provide formative and summative assessment of student achievement and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned, sponsoring outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required reports, records, and documents.
• Participate in training and staff development activities to improve job-related skills and comply with regulations.
• Keep up to date with changes in the TEKS curriculum.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Virtual and Online Teaching Duties

• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular school business hours.
• Participate in meetings as required and/or coordinated by supervisors.
• Utilize the workday to plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate student work, lessons, and activities.
• Communicate with students and parents at least once per week via phone, email, website, educator communication app, or video/virtual conferencing.
• Respond to all correspondence from parents and students within the next business day of receipt.
• Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal or district-issued computer, phone system, video/instructional equipment, peripherals, and automated external defibrillator (AED) as assigned.
• Posture: Prolonged standing, sitting, frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists, frequent walking.
• Lifting: Regular lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
• Environment: Work inside, outside, from home or other locations, and exposure to noise.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned.
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned.
• Knowledge of academic subjects assigned, curriculum, and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum experience as a student teacher or approved internship.

Pay

Refer to the Ysleta ISD's Compensation Plan for the teacher salary schedule.