ell interventionist - , IL, United States - Illinois Association Of School

Description

Duties


Purpose:

The primary goal of this position is to provide content and language development support in an effort to improve academic growth and achievement for students learning English as a second language.

Specifically, it is to raise the level of language acquisition instruction while sustaining best practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive.

Essential Functions

• Effectively provides language acquisition support in multiple content areas.
• Designs and revises lesson plans on an ongoing basis considering students' needs, English Language Development levels, and interests.
• Provides learning experiences, which develop basic communication skills, utilizing a variety of language acquisition methods, and strategies
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in native language of students as needed and appropriate.
• Effectively establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment in the classroom.
• Communicates with families on a regular basis regarding student progress, program activities, and assessments (i.e. student progress reports, newsletters, etc).
• Develops student understanding and appreciation of both their native and English culture.
• Evaluates each student's progress in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in the English language based on the Illinois English Language Development standards.
• Identifies student needs and works collaboratively with other professional staff in assisting students to develop the acquisition of the English language.
• Translates documents vital for home/school communication as needed.
• Provides translation for parents during parent/teacher conferences, registration, and other school activities.
• Participates in the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee as appropriate.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service activities provided within and outside of the District.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License
• Endorsement in ESL
• Preferred one or more of the following Endorsement - Spanish Bilingual, Russian Bilingual and Ukrainian Bilingual

Salary/Benefits

Based on experience and education level.

How to Apply

Please follow the link to our online application

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

School District

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/2/2024

Application Deadline

7/2/2024

Start Date

8/26/2024