BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
ESL certification. Knowledge of: second language acquisition and acculturation processes, research, legal requirements, program models, methodological approaches, techniques for teaching English, reading, and content to second language learners, appropriate assessments for program placement and monitoring student achievement, and administrative procedures in implementing a formal ESOL program that is in compliance with all laws regarding requirements for limited English proficient (LEP) students and parents.
STATE REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
BASIC FUNCTION/NATURE OF WORK:
Accelerate the learning or acquisition of English for English language learners (ELLs) and the academic content of math, language arts, science, and social studies in order for LEP students to achieve passing classroom expectations, passing SOL scores and meet graduation requirements. Provide cross-cultural information about the American school system and being a student in an American school for LEP students. Serve as a liaison between the LEP student and all his/her classroom teachers and their families and the school. Implement all ESOL program procedures in order to be in compliance with legal responsibilities. Provide leadership and consultation as the second language expert/specialist to all staff in a school.
DIMENSIONS:
Budget Responsibilities: None
Employees Supervised: None
Number of Schools/Departments: As assigned
Number of Students: As determined by SOQ staffing standards
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. PWCS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual(s) will handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, including Section 504 and Title IX:
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources Prince William County Public Schools P.O. Box 389 Manassas, VA 20108