Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Planning and Delivery-
- Design and implement engaging EAL lessons that are differentiated to support students with varying levels of English proficiency.
- Incorporate both the Cambridge International Curriculum and WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) standards into teaching and assessments.
- Utilise a range of teaching methods and educational technology to support language acquisition, including multimedia, collaborative projects, and individual work.
Assessment and Monitoring-
- Conduct baseline assessments of students’ English language proficiency upon entry.
- Monitor progress through formative assessments and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Re-assess students at the end of each term to evaluate progress and inform future instruction.
- Provide detailed reports to parents regarding student progress and areas for improvement.
Collaboration and Support-
- Work closely with classroom teachers to provide targeted language support for EAL students across different subject areas.
- Develop resources and strategies to assist mainstream teachers in differentiating their lessons for EAL learners.
- Engage with parents to ensure they are informed of their child’s progress and provide suggestions for supporting language development at home.
Professional Development-
- Stay current with research and best practices in EAL teaching, including the use of WIDA standards.
- Participate in school-based professional development programs, contributing to the wider school community.
- Work with school leadership to continually refine and improve the EAL program.
Additional Duties-
- Attend school meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other events as required.
- Contribute to the extracurricular life of the school as needed.
End-of-Term Re-assessment and Reporting-
- At the end of each term, conduct a comprehensive reassessment of each EAL student’s progress, both in terms of language acquisition and academic integration.
- Provide written reports to parents detailing progress, challenges, and areas for development, as well as recommendations for continued support.
