ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE	ML Monitoring Teacher
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT	ML/ESL Services
SALARY	Teacher Salary Schedule plus supplement
FLSA STATUS	Exempt
REPORTS TO	ML Director
SUPERVISES	None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE	Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS	40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR	10

  

POSITION PURPOSE   

• Support Monitored Former Multilingual Learners (MFMLs) up to four years after exiting ML status (per federal guidelines) at assigned ABSS middle school sites.
• Document how the student is performing in core academic courses, behavior, and attendance and collaborate with school personnel, the student, and family to provide support related to the student’s overall success towards graduation.
• Provide additional compliance supports for MLs and MFMLs as needed at assigned school sites.

 

Required Qualifications 

• Certification in ESL K-12 Education (priority with secondary teaching experiences)
• Detail Oriented, organized and ability to meet specific deadlines
• Minimum of 10 years successful teaching experience
• Ability to analyze and interpret student data to provide a plan of support for each MFML

  

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Certification in ESL K-12 Education
• Familiarity with or ability to learn Local, State, and Federal compliance requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s)
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFCATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a valid Teacher’s License issued by the state of NC in applicable field and for level assigned
• Must not be on the NCDPI list of teachers no longer qualified to teach and/or must not be currently engaged in a certification revocation hearing process
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple sites with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with curriculum and sequencing of early English language development integrated with content areas.
• Spanish Speaking

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of students on a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. in order to communicate these objectives effectively to students
• Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of ABSS curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development
• Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
• Take all necessary and permitted safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, ABSS policy, NCDPI and administrative regulations
• Assist with the administration of implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parent and community that reflect recognition and respect of every individual
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers
• Appraise your own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Participate in school management and share responsibilities for the total school program
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required
• Administer and supervise standardized test administrations in accordance with all applicable Code of Ethics, Testing Code of Ethics, NCDPI, and/or national standards and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and Director of MLs

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the necessary principles and application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral supports that are beneficial for implementation with all students of all abilities
• Extensive knowledge of ABSS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum and ABSS policies and effective instructional practices
• Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process in grades K-12
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Ability to perform general clerical duties
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments
• Ability to operate common office machines
• Ability to maintain basic files and records
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and the community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

 

 

             

WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS	Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Position entails significant walking, bending, standing, stooping and possible interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment. Assignment may require the ability to physically move students or equipment, position students in specialized equipment, change diapers as needed and/or perform skilled nursing procedures. (e.g. feeding tubes)
WORK ENVIRONMENT	Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with ABSS staff, students and the public.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations
Reviewed by:  Employee's Signature	Date
Approval by:  Supervisor's Signature	Date
The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

 

 

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HC review and approval, any time.