The English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher (sometimes referred to as English as a Second Language Teacher) is passionate about helping our English Language Learners (ELL) become proficient in the English language and be able to access their grade-level curriculum. The ENLT teacher holds primary responsibility for implementing ENL instruction in addition to other general education or special education instruction.
Specific responsibilities
English Language Learning Responsibilities:
- Evaluate (using diagnostic and state mandated assessments of English Language Learners), determine goals for, and track progress of individual English language learners
- Provide direct ENL instruction to small groups of students and/or provide inclusion support for ELA classes containing ELL students, based on case load.
- Work specifically with ELL students during assigned periods of the day to help access general education curriculum, build ELA skills, and support the use of additional technology-enhanced learning tools to promote ELL students’ language acquisition.
- Attend and participate in IEP meetings for English Learners and complete case management and compliance responsibilities as directed
- Advise teachers on modifying/accommodating curriculum for ELL students and share best practices to ensure high quality sheltered content instruction is provided.
- Keep updated and accurate records of ELL identification and performance data
Instructional and Teaching Responsibilities
- Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards
- Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices
- Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
- Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
- Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school year
- Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year