Ascension Parish School Board Job Description

I. JOB TITLE

ELL (English Language Learner)

JOB TYPE

376 POSITION

REPORTS TO

Principal / Director of Special Education

PAY GRADE

T-1

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 182

Days

SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE

Plans and implements a program of study in specific subject areas that enables an English Language Learner student to learn, play and develop in an optimal manner. This position includes both Departmentalized and Self Contained Teacher responsibilities.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

- Bachelor's degree. Type C Louisiana teaching certificate, ESL certification, written/spoken fluency of at least one foreign language as specified. Three years teaching experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a liaison between Non-English speaking parents/students, and teachers/administrators. Serve as an interpreter as needed. Help develop and relay school communications in applicable foreign languages. Conduct and provide results of Language Assessment test. Participate in the placement and monitoring of ELL students. Assist in the identification and informing of local ELL students and families. Coordinate yearly LEP survey. Assist in coordination of ELL tutorial services. Perform other services as required. Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports: Instructional Components Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions Lesson Plans Instruction Collaborate with colleagues and departments Grade papers Take and record attendance Enter/Average grades Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher Supervision Supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned Supervision of students in the classroom Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned Non-instructional Components Attend meetings generally associated with the instructions of students Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings Attend training sessions Attend IEP meetings Attend parent-teacher conferences Attend back-to-school and open-house events Attend graduation Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request Extracurricular Activities Attend/work concessions/gates of no more than 15 athletic events per school year as requested by the principal or designee Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor

NOTE:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.