The Council Bluffs Community School District is seeking applicants for the following teaching position for the 2012-2013 school year:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) TEACHER

Wilson Middle School

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·                     Valid Iowa teacher license with endorsement in ESL

·                     Successful student teaching experience, good communication skills, knowledge of best practice in ELL education, and demonstrate ability to implement content ELL program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·                      Major responsibility is to teach and implement district-approved Content ELL program curriculum

·                     Reports to work on a regular and reliable basis

·                     Be an advocate at the building level for ELL students

·                     Collaborate with general education teachers

·                     Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and assists in developing strategies for individual education plans

·                     Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

·                     Play an active role in connecting ELL families with the school

·                     Establish and maintain a working relationship with other ELL teachers in the district

·                     Participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences in assigned building(s)

·                     Meets district standards and criteria for performance of certified staff contained in the district’s Professional Growth System

·                     Visual and auditory acuity and mobility to move about the building

Internal candidates may bid on this position at www.cbcsd.org, select Career Opportunities, then online application and then select Internal Applicants Only.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER