About this role
POSITION PURPOSE: The ESOL Instructional Coach will work directly with teachers to bring about improvements in the classroom that will positively impact student achievement. Must ensure that the goals and requirements of the programs are met as relates to district, state, regional and national guidelines or mandates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist teachers in meeting the academic needs of ML students. • Work effectively with all other instructional coaches to provide support to teachers. • Create a system of improvement to constantly evaluate the effectiveness of instruction to ML students and provide guidance to the district and schools. • Use a variety of student and subgroup performance data to implement research-based strategies to increase ML achievement, including techniques to improve and coordinate a system of support for ML students. • Provide effective, research-based, instructional strategies to all classroom and ESOL teachers to improve the English proficiency and academic achievement of ML students. • Provide guidance to classroom teachers on accommodating and modifying instruction, assessment and grading of ML students. • Provide professional development to teachers in the implementation of the CCSS specific to ML student needs. • Conduct classroom observations to provide feedback and assistance with improving instruction for ML students. • Consult with school and district administration to develop improvement plan and assistance plans for increasing achievement of ML students. • Participate in various district and school meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing ESOL program and curriculum information in support of ML students. • Remain abreast of ML student research, trends, and instructional changes to enhance ESOL program knowledge. • Perform other duties as required to facilitate the progress of the district's support of ML students. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a valid South Carolina Professional teaching certificate or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired. • If required, must be Highly Qualified in the content area or be able to become Highly Qualified within 60 days from being hired. • Masters Degree in ESOL or related field is preferred. • Knowledgeable of CCSS and SC ML standards and of the district curriculum and instructional practices. • Possess oral and written fluency in English. Bilingual skills preferred. • Experience as an ESOL and classroom teacher preferred. Experience with multicultural environments preferred. EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of five years experience as a certified classroom teacher using educational technology with K-12 students preferred. • Recent experience with a wide variety of technologies including mobile technology, Cybersafety, website content development, presentation creation, Microsoft applications, interactive whiteboards, student response systems, and various educational technology programs and hardware. • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and communicate information clearly and concisely in a manner that meets the needs of teachers and students. • Extensive knowledge of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for teachers, administrators, and students. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. • Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time. • Speak and hear. • Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. • Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. • Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls. WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:
• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds. • Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting. • Have regular and punctual attendance. • Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities. • As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment. REPORTS TO: Chief Instructional Services Officer
DAYS PER YEAR: 195
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Certified
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Certified" application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________ THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER