English as a New Language Teacher

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