ESL TEACHER 26-27 SY

About the role

GENERAL INFORMATION: Title................................................................ESL Teacher Licensure.......................................................Professional Educator License (PEL) Endorsement.................................................English as a Second Language (ESL) Classification.................................................Certified Licensed - 10 months - 195 days FLSA Status..................................................Exempt Reports to......................................................Program Administrator/Coordinator Salary Classification...................................... NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting at Lane I Step 0  - (PENDING NEGOTIATIONS)  Benefits......................................................... As per the NSSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Reviewed/Revised........................................3/2026 PURPOSE: The purpose of an ESL teacher is to support systematic English language development, support access to grade-level content learning, and serve as an advocate and local expert to support colleagues and school(s) in better meeting ELLs needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   • Develop lesson plans, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student • Effectively establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom • Provide training for NSSEO teams aligned to best practices in supporting multilingual students with disabilities • Consult with teams to develop and implement appropriate language supports and assistance for individual EL students within NSSEO programs • Coordinate with the NSSEO program coordinator on the identification, placement and assessment of multilingual students attending NSSEO programs (Kirk, Miner, Timber Ridge) • Support the administration of ACCESS and Alternative ACCESS assessments within NSSEO programs • Participate in IEP meetings for students with EL status to support teams in documenting and incorporating appropriate language assistance, linguistic and cultural accommodations, and ACCESS/Alternate ACCESS assessment accommodations in students' IEPs • Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as specified by the district • Effectively communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program • Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and supporting all students on their caseload • Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities • Participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance  according to the district evaluation plan • Collaborate with members of the educational team in selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records • Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned • This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary   OTHER FUNCTIONS: • Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator. • Assume responsibility for continued professional growth. • Assume other duties and special projects as assigned. • Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: • To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are occasionally required. • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required. • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is seldom required. • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required. • Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present. • Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present. • Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is seldom or not present. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  • Must have a professional educator license issued by the state of Illinois with an ESL endorsement/approval, and LBS1 preferred • Must have experience and passion for working with students with disabilities • Must have exemplary interpersonal and communication skills • Must have the ability to travel to/from various locations in the district as needed   SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:    Core Competencies: • Highly ethical and able to maintain confidentiality. • Demonstrates professional conduct at all times. • Committed to continuous improvement and data-based decision-making. • Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail. • Effective written, verbal, and technology-based communication skills. • Works effectively and productively as a member of a team. • Exhibits a service orientation. • Demonstrates technology skills as required by job responsibilities. • Excellent attendance and punctuality.   Physical Activity Requirements: • Routine physical activity associated with a normal school environment. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear to exchange information. • The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb and balance; bend at the waist, stoop, kneel, and perform work which involves occasional lifting, pushing and or pulling of objects up to 20 lbs. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity, preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.