English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher JobID: 348
+ Position Type:
Student Support Services/ ESL
+ Date Posted:
6/3/2024
+ Location:
Districtwide
Ballard Community School District, a district with approximately 1700 students located minutes from Ames and the Des Moines metro, has teaching opportunities available for the 2024-2025 school year. Teaching positions have 190-day contracts. Current year salary and benefit information is available on the Ballard website at http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us/ under the District Information menu on the Human Resources page.
Basic Function: Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Programs, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions:
+ Provides ESL services
+ Administers state required testing to English Learners (ELs) (ELPA21, ISASP).
+ Provides academic and English support to ELs as needed.
+ Plans for and work with individuals or small groups of ELs.
+ Collaborates with ELs’ classroom teachers on a regular basis to meet the needs of ELs.
+ Attends monthly EL meetings and training opportunities at the AEA and state level.
+ Extensive knowledge of second language acquisition, research, and best teaching practices as applied to ELs’ linguistic and academic development.
+ Builds relationships with culturally diverse students and their families to ensure that each student reaches his/her full potential.
+ Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
+ Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
+ Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
+ Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
+ Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
+ Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
+ Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
+ Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
+ Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
+ Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
+ Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
+ Understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
+ Understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction
+ Commitment to differentiated instruction
+ Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals and willingness to collaborate with the instructional coach and building/district expectations
+ Knowledgeable in current research and evidence-based instructional practices
+ Understanding of how to utilize formative assessment data to adapt to the individual needs of students of all ability levels
+ Knowledge of various assessment types and their purposes in decision-making
+ Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
+ Prepare for and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
+ Maintain a safe, neat, attractive, and interesting classroom.
+ Accept responsibility for the proper care of books, apparatus, furniture, supplies, and equipment in the classroom or assigned areas.
+ Abide by and enforce all applicable laws relating to diversity.
+ Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
+ Attend staff meetings, participate in professional development activities, and serve on committees as assigned by the administration or Board of Education.
+ Articulate in oral and written communications with colleagues, administrators, parents, families, and community
+ Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning
+ Knowledge of and experience in implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
+ Maintain high integrity and confidentiality in the school operation.
+ Be knowledgeable of and abide by all school board policies, procedures, and other applicable laws.
+ Cooperate with and work in a courteous manner with co-workers and other personnel.
+ Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
+ Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students, and job and communicate the same to the community.
+ Accept constructive criticism and suggestions and seek to improve each performance responsibility.
+ Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.
+ Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously
+ Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Benefits Include:
+ Competitive salary packages
+ Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
+ Employer-paid individual health/major medical insurance plan including Prescription Drug (RX) Coverage
+ Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
+ Employer-paid group life insurance
+ Employer contribution to dental insurance
+ Flexible spending account (American Fidelity)
+ Dependent care account (American Fidelity)
+ Paid personal illness and personal business days
+ Voluntary Benefits, including
+ Delta Dental
+ Delta Vision
+ American Fidelity
+ AFLAC
+ 403b/Tax Sheltered Annuities with the State of Iowa Retirement Investor’s Club (RIC)
+ Salary direct deposits
+ Credit on salary schedules for previous experience
+ Smoke-free buildings and grounds
