GCASD
ESL Specialist/Program Coordinator
PayCompetitive
LocationGreencastle/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 623
- Position Type:
'); 'Elementary School Teaching/ ESL - Date Posted:
3/13/2024 - Location:
Greencastle Antrim School District - Coordinate ESL programing and services K-12
- Coordinate professional development and/or trainings necessary for ESL staff
- Evaluate ESL programing and make recommendations to administration on behalf of the ESL program
- Determine necessary resources for high quality ESL programs
- Assists in the identification and instructional placement of ELs through the administration of required federal, state, and local policies, procedures, guidance, and assessments.
- Prepares for classes by guiding the learning process toward the achievement of established school district curriculum by showing written evidence of preparation lesson plans upon request.
- Collaborates with parents, colleagues, school personnel, and other appropriate individuals regarding the educational needs of English language learners.
- Works and communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, school personnel, and other professionals to plan appropriate instruction and meet student needs including, but not limited to, scheduling and instructional alignment on a regular basis.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records for submission as required by the federal, state, and local law, and GASD policy procedures.
- Maintains and completes Act 48 requirements as directed by the PA Department of Education and keeps abreast of the current trends in the profession.
- Maintains a flexible attitude toward implementation of new ideas in the classroom, program and scheduling.
- Attends in-services, staff meetings, professional development opportunities, open houses, and other activities required by the administration.
- Coordinate ESL programing and services K-12
- Coordinate professional development and/or trainings necessary for ESL staff
- Evaluate ESL programing and make recommendations to administration on behalf of the ESL program
- Determine necessary resources for high quality ESL programs
- Assists in the identification and instructional placement of ELs through the administration of required federal, state, and local policies, procedures, guidance, and assessments.
- Prepares for classes by guiding the learning process toward the achievement of established school district curriculum by showing written evidence of preparation lesson plans upon request.
- Collaborates with parents, colleagues, school personnel, and other appropriate individuals regarding the educational needs of English language learners.
- Works and communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, school personnel, and other professionals to plan appropriate instruction and meet student needs including, but not limited to, scheduling and instructional alignment on a regular basis.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records for submission as required by the federal, state, and local law, and GASD policy procedures.
- Maintains and completes Act 48 requirements as directed by the PA Department of Education and keeps abreast of the current trends in the profession.
- Maintains a flexible attitude toward implementation of new ideas in the classroom, program and scheduling.
- Attends in-services, staff meetings, professional development opportunities, open houses, and other activities required by the administration.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist/Program Coordinator
The range of duties includes but is not limited to:
ESL Program coordination K-12 to increase English language proficiency through the instructional alignment of the PA Academic and English Language Development Standards in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Guiding English Learners (ELs) toward gaining knowledge and skills socially, culturally, and academically to become productive citizens. Performing instructional duties related to the organization and implementation of an English language instructional program that will result in the students’ academic success.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree required
PA Instructional I or II Teaching Certificate in content area
PA Program Specialist: ESL Certificate required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Position Type:
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