TITLE:                            ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) TEACHER             
 
QUALIFICATIONS:     1.   Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate:
English as a Second Language (1475)
                                          2.   Demonstrated language proficiency and knowledge of effective teaching methods
                                          3.   Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
                                          4.   Strong interpersonal and communication skills
                                          5.   Required criminal history background check and
                                                proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien
                                                status
 
REPORTS TO:               Principal/Designated Administrator
 
SUPERVISES:                Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and
                                          classroom aides
 
JOB GOAL:                    To provide an approved ESL education program that fosters English proficiency, academic learning and personal growth.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 1.     Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards district goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
 
 2.     Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction in order
         to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
 
 3.     Sets specific objectives in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
 
4.      Participates in the assessment of the English proficiency of pupils whose native language is other than English; helps to identify pupils eligible for the English as a Second Language program or other services designed to improve English language proficiency.
 
 5.     Assesses pupil academic progress, English proficiency and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.  Assesses annually to determine pupils ready to exit the ESL program.
 6.     Maintains records of pupils' educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
 
 7.     Identifies academic and support services needs of limited English proficient pupils and cooperates with other professional staff members
         in assessing and resolving learning problems.
 
 8.     Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
 
 9.     Budgets class time effectively.
 
10.    Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program, discuss pupil progress and encourage their involvement in the development and review of program objectives. 
 
11.    Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
 
12.    Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
 
13.    Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.
 
14.    Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
 
15.    Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.

                                                                                                         

16.    Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
 
17.    Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:     Work year and salary to be determined by the board.
 
EVALUATION:       Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in
                                    accordance with state law and the provisions of the
                                    board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.
 
APPROVED BY:      Salem City Board of Education
 
DATE:                        November 12, 2025