EAL Specialist

Job Description

General Purpose:

Design and deliver instruction to students with EAL needs at WIDA proficiency levels 1-4 using strategies to scaffold and support language learners’ movement along the continuum of English language development

Reporting to:  EAL Coordinator

Key Team:  EAL Department

Key Responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities

EAL Teacher Summary of Responsibilities

Curriculum:

• Collaborate with subject teachers to modify/accommodate instruction for EAL students.

• Apply varied teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles.

• Assess student progress and generate reports according to the reporting schedule.

Staff Collaboration:

• Communicate regularly with subject teachers about student progress.

• Provide EAL-related training to staff.

• Actively participate in meetings, professional development, and the school’s appraisal process.

Parent Communication:

• Respond to inquiries within 24 hours during the workweek.

• Be available for EAL families as needed.

• Organize and attend parent meetings and share trimester progress reports.

Additional Duties:

• Adhere to school policies, procedures, and code of conduct.

• Fulfill supervisory responsibilities and attend school events.

• Run an extracurricular activity and participate in school initiatives.

• Maintain professionalism in communication, attendance, and appearance.

• Follow proper channels for grievances and inform leadership of absences or tardiness.

• Carry out any reasonable requests from the EAL Coordinator or Section Principal.

Required Skills/Abilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.

• Qualified Teacher Status.

• University degree and teaching qualifications in TESOL (advanced degree preferred).

Experience:

• Experience in EAL teaching and learning.

• Proven collaboration with parents.

• Experience supporting diverse student groups with additional learning needs and English as an additional language.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Effective team player.

• High proficiency in IT.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about international education and working with youth.

• Adaptable to change, complexity, and uncertainty.

• Culturally agile and resilient within an international community context.