ELL teachers provide essential support to all students in their assigned division who have been identified as English Language Learners. They will do this through strategies (e.g., pull-out, push-in, intervention) that are approved by the ELL Coordinator and the division principle. Their goal is to help ELL students succeed in the school's academic program and to help them develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function without support. 

Responsibilities:

• Work professionally to stay abreast of current philosophy and methods of language acquisition and instruction
• Be familiar with benchmarks at each grade level
• Be familiar with the WIDA framework and Can Do Descriptors by levels and grades
• Use observations, benchmarks, and WIDA Can Do Descriptors to individually assess each ELL to determine their specific needs. 
• Create individual goals for each ELL based on data and analysis
• Work with the principal, ELL Coordinator and teachers to develop suitable instructional materials and strategies to help each student meet his/her goals
• Continuously assess students to monitor their progress and develop appropriate strategies based on their progress
• Observe and give appropriate support during push-ins
• Work with classroom teachers to support teaching practices for ELLs
• Communicate with principals, teachers and parents regarding ELL students' progress as well as any concerns as they arise
• Work with ELL aides to train them in classroom responsibilities and expectations
• Attend meetings with parents of ELLs to build unity and understanding

Qualifications

• Hold at least a BA that includes significant coursework in language acquisition skills and/or grammar and vocabulary instruction
• Hold teaching credentials appropriate for the division to which he/she is assigned (preferred)
• TESOL certificate (preferred)
• Minimum of two years' experience working with ELLs, either as an aide or as a teacher (preferred)