Teacher Resource Specialist Trainer, ESOL Services

Position Title:

Teacher Resource Specialist Trainer, ESOL Services

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary Grade, if non-union:

N/A

Pay Grade, if union:

Teacher Salary Schedule

Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Teacher's Union

Our Mission:

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.

Custom Job Purpose:

This position exists to perform responsible work in planning, training, organizing, disseminating, and communicating information to paraeducators and educational support personnel. Coordinates various other professional development and training activities as needed.

Essential Functions of this Job

Assists in identifying and reporting the strengths and weaknesses of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training programs for school personnel.

Assists in the development, implementation, and delivery of ESOL training.

Designs and implements ESOL training for bilingual paraprofessionals who work with the ESOL Program.

Selects and provides needed materials to support ESOL training program activities.

Acts as a resource to the schools regarding ESOL instructional support.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of existing requirements and programs for non-instructional personnel. Ability to plan, organize and direct activities for paraeducators and educational support personnel. Ability to prepare records and reports and establish and maintain effective working relationships with various groups of employees as well as the public and school and district administrators. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in subject specialty. A minimum of five (5) years' teaching experience in subject area is also required.

Work Context:

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment:

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.

Local Code:

10198

EEO5:

43

The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.