About this role
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description
TITLE
English as a Second Language (ESL) Lead Teacher
(11 months)
(PRC 104 (Federal Title III))
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a minimum of five years teaching experience and hold a valid NC teaching license in ESL. Master's degree preferred.
REPORTS TO
ESL Coordinator
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides supplemental training and coaching to classroom and ESL teachers through
workshops, observations, co-planning, co-teaching, and site-based follow-up support
meetings.
Provides supplemental training and coaching to ESL and content-area teachers in modifying
and differentiating instruction and assessment for ELs based on NC ELD ES/WIDA and
SIOP.
Creates and provides model lessons for ESL and content-area teachers using the best
practices and instructional models such as SIOP and ExC-ELL.
Develops, implements and conducts differentiated training and staff development activities
for faculty at identified target schools.
Uses data management systems to inform instructional practice and shape professional
development activities.
Assists school-based teams to develop capacity to train and coach more classroom and
content-area teachers.
Leads Summer Language Development opportunities.
Oversees implementation of digital tools for ESL instruction and instruction of Els and
provides initial training and support to teachers.
Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organization core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to physically perform a basic life operational functions of sitting, light lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.