Position Summary: Mitigates primary language barriers for English Language Learners (ELL).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with identifying K through 12 students who meet eligibility standards for ELL services.
• Recommends entry and exit of students from the ELL program based on criteria established by District, state and federal guidelines
• Monitors the achievement of all ELL students to ensure success in mainstream classroom environments
• Prepares ELL student data reports for District administration, faculty, and staff
• Interacts positively with EEL staff, students, parents, and community members
• Conducts ELL professional development and training sessions for administration, faculty, and staff
• Plans, prepares and delivers lessons for students based on available research of ELL best practices
• Maintains open, effective and timely communication with ELL parent/guardians
• Reviews and revises the ELL curriculum according to District, state and federal requirements
• Selects and provides resources and materials proven to assist ELL students to enhance English proficiency, e.g., hardware, software, texts, virtual/distance learning, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction and building principal

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal and state mandated English proficiency examinations
• Ability to diffuse the level of frustration experienced by ELL students
• Knowledge and experience with computer applications
• Ability to establish partnerships with community and civic organizations who  can serve as a resource for the District’s ELL program

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and MO ESOL certification, Master’s Degree preferred
• Previous work experience or equivalent with ELL students in a diverse educational environment preferred
• Previous experience with ELL electronic and manual record keeping preferred