JOB BRIEF:   

• To plan for, teach and provide instruction that will enable each student to master social and academic skills appropriate to age, grade level, language proficiency and individual capacity. ESOL is a program for teaching language and content to Emergent Bilinguals in strategic ways with evidence-based practices.  

LOCATION: Manhattan High School

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Education:  Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Valid KS Teaching License or the ability to obtain one with the appropriate grade level(s) and endorsement(s).
• Personalized pathways for specific endorsements (ESOL) can be discussed and may be established and supported for candidates hired for the position. 
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of individuals of diverse ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.  
• Solid understanding of the stages of second language acquisition. 
• Bilingual / Biliterate preferred, but not required.  
• All USD383 employees must pass a background check. 

DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff. 

REPORTS TO:     

• Building Principal and District ESOL Coordinator. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Provide instructional support that will charter students’ receptive, productive, and interactive language modalities within the school environment.  
• Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for instruction of students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.  
• Provides classroom, individual and small groups instruction designed to meet individual needs, reinforce material designed to meet individual needs and to reinforce material initially introduced by teachers.  
• Increase each student’s level of English proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in accordance with ELP standards and annual ELP assessment. In addition, engage them in the central and content-specific practices associated with ELA & Literacy, Mathematics, Science and History/Government/Social Studies  
• Confers with parents/guardians, teachers and staff in regard to individual students.  
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relations with others.  
• Devises and maintains such records and reports as necessary to the successful execution of the job as well as State and Federal Audits.  
• Possesses knowledge of the operation and use of various teaching equipment and technology.  
• Attends and participates in staff and faculty meetings and professional development.  
• Supervises instructional aide(s) and volunteers as assigned.  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and/or ESOL Coordinator. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:    

• Full time school year position.  
• Based on Salary Schedule.  
• Salary Schedule 2024-2025.pdf

BENEFITS:    

• Health Benefits Available.   
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.   
• For the 2024-2025 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C) and short-term disability insurance. Value of contributions per year-$7,788.   
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.   
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.   

RETIREMENT:   

• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.  
• District contributes to a 403B for employee each year. 100% vested after 15 years of employment.

TECHNOLOGY:   

• District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.  

PAID COLLABORATION TIME.  

FLSA STATUS: Exempt   

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel. 

ABOUT MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL: Manhattan High School is a 9th through 12th grade high school. The estimated enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is 1,975 students. School begins at 7:40 a.m. and releases at 2:50 p.m. Teachers teach 5 of 7 class periods with an additional Advisory period one day a week. The 2 open periods in a teacher's schedule are dedicated to an hour of planning and an hour dedicated to professional learning time. MHS utilizes a modified block schedule that consists of periods 1-7 being taught Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Wednesday and Thursday are block schedule days. Wednesday consists of 1st period, Advisory, 2nd period, and 3rd period. Thursday's schedule consists of 4th through 7th periods. Every teacher is provided with a MacBook Air and an iPad. All classrooms are equipped with a short throw projector and an Apple TV. Every student is provided with an iPad. USD 383 uses Infinite Campus for our student information system, CANVAS for our LMS (learning management system) and Xello for our individual plan of study system. We teach a wide variety of electives, Career and Technical Education, concurrent, dual credit, and Advanced Placement classes. We have many official and unofficial career pathways and athletic and activity opportunities with incredible student involvement. We have high expectations for all students and staff. We are always working on ways to meet our students' needs, develop positive relationships, and improve how we teach the things we are passionate about. We expect everyone who works at Manhattan High School to care about students, work hard, reflect, and be willing to grow. We expect our Manhattan High School community to be a place where compassion for others shows every day.  

ABOUT US:    

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.  
• The world walks in our hallways. There are 6 continents, over 75 countries and more than 30 languages represented. 
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.   
• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.  
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.