PURPOSE OF JOB

Teaches one or more subjects to English as a Second Language students in public schools by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Collaborates with mainstream teachers to link ESL and content instruction and provide support to English language learners.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
• Adapts materials, assignments and assessments to meet the needs of English language learners.
• Uses differentiated instruction and interventions to meet the needs of English language learners.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Maintains discipline in classroom.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Ensures that communications to parents are translated into parents’ home language whenever possible.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Education from four-year college or university
• Valid Missouri State Certification in grade level or content area assigned
• Valid Missouri State Certification in ESL (K-12) or ESL Endorsement 

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching English language learners.
• Teaching experience in urban schools.