SUMMARY: Responsible for the instruction of non-native English speakers to improve their English language proficiency with the goal of assimilation into English language content area subjects. The itinerant position requires travel within and among the districts assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts effective assessments to identify levels of language proficiency, acquisition, and content learning
• Collects and interprets data and utilizes it to modify instruction and content and to report progress
• Provide assistance supporting the fundamental concepts and practices of English as a second language instruction
• Consults with school administrators, teachers, and staff regarding the needs of individual students and various teaching strategies, adaptations, and/or modifications designed to meet those needs
• Participate in individualized education plan preparation for English language learners who are participating in special education assistance/services.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Provide school staff with resources and/or professional activities to promote understanding and sensitivity toward all cultures
• Provide appropriate information and services to English language learner’s families.
• Provide assistance to academic content teachers as they instruct English language learners in the required content knowledge.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license and ability to drive without advanced notice

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students when in an individual and small group setting.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in education and highly qualified status as defined by Federal mandate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Pennsylvania (Inst. I or II) teaching certificate with ESL Program Specialist certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret pertinent reports, professional correspondence, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and other correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, teachers, parents, and agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and understand norming procedures. Ability to apply concepts such as standard scores, percentages, ratios, and percentile rank to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:  

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables simultaneously.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and present student programs based on developmental needs, academic standards, and individual and team objectives in a STEM curriculum.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, teachers, parents, and community agencies; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Competent in the use of computer technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently sitting and standing while performing the duties of this job. The employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material.  The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as finished projects or instructional materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The employee is frequently required to interact with, students, parents, the public, and other professional staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. Driving is required. The employee must be able to maintain a vehicle and appropriate licenses to drive.