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| Employer | DeSoto County Schools |
| Location | HERNANDO, MS US |
| Posted | August 4, 2025 |
Job Details
EL TEACHER
ELs are English Learners. An EL teacher is a specialized educator who works exclusively with students and families from linguistically diverse backgrounds. The EL teacher works with students to improve their English language skills. An EL teacher may speak another language, but is not required.
Major Functions:
• Provide English language instruction for students
• Collaborate with school staff in the language development of ELs
• Advocate for EL students to ensure maximum student learning is taking place
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Obtain Home Language Surveys in which a language other than English is indicated from MSIS/Cohort clerks
• Administer placement test for identification of ELs
• Ensure all original EL documents are filed in the students cumulative folder
• Maintain and distribute EL rosters to stakeholders as changes occur
• Collaborate with SET team to ensure exiting and monitoring criteria are met
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure best practices and supports for EL are made available
• Continue to participate in opportunities which will further expand expertise in the field
• Adhere to the guidelines outlined in the DeSoto County EL teacher handbook
• Perform tasks and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of EL Services or superintendent
• Adhere to the Mississippi Code of Ethics
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all DeSoto County Schools’ records
Minimum Requirements:
• Certification as set by the DeSoto County School board
• Possess fluent written and oral communication skills
Job #616965
Learn more at https://desoto.munisselfservice.com/EmploymentOpportunities/
Contact:
5 E South St
HERNANDO, MS US
Contact:
5 E South St
HERNANDO, MS US