English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Position Start Date: August 10 2026

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

The purpose of an English As Second Language teachers job is to diagnose this condition in children when language disabilities interfere with learning then to design a program along with the parent(s) to teach students to read write problem solve compute how to find information how to think how to work cooperatively with others and to meet all district-required curriculum objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plans and implements a program of study that meets individual needs interests and abilities within the CCSD curriculum.

2. Implements curriculum objectives and goals using effective teaching techniques and materials.

3. Develops in a cooperative manner with the principal and curriculum facilitators a plan for the improvement and enrichment of instruction.

4. Writes weekly lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated to curriculum objectives.

5. Monitors and assesses student progress and provides feedback on a regular basis to students and parents/guardians.

6. Diagnoses instructs and evaluates specific students needs and seeks assistance of specialists as needed.

7. Communicates aims/objectives to students in a well-planned organized manner in clear concise terms.

8. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students.

9. Assists Administration in implementing all policies vision mission and philosophy regulations and rules of CCSD.

10. Creates educational experiences to provide students with opportunities to develop potential in self-esteem personal-social adjustment decision-making and other life skills. Attempts to lead each student to an understanding and appreciation of the principles of democracy and endeavors to develop in each student a spirit of patriotism with a full understanding that American citizenship involves responsibilities as well as privileges.

11. Respects the dignity of each student as an individual and attempts to gain an adequate understanding of his/her needs interests abilities aptitudes temperament and environmental influences as a basis on which to meet his/her needs and to treat him/her with fairness and courtesy.

12. Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues parents students and community in a positive solution-oriented manner.

13. Assumes legal responsibilities for the discipline and supervision of students in the classroom on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities at all times and maintains a high standard of conduct and good rapport with students.

14. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

15. Assumes professional and personal responsibility for the management and progress of classes under his/her authority direction and supervision.

16. Assumes individual responsibilities assigned by principal/supervisor which may relate to committee work student activities student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.

17. Maintains accurate complete legible and correct records as required by law CCSD policy and Administrative regulation.

18. Takes necessary precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.

19. Conducts oneself in a business-like and task-oriented manner.

20. Strives to be a good employee as well as an effective teacher.

21. Seeks to establish friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school.

22. Provides parents with information that will serve the best interests of their children and is discreet with information received from parents.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Attends and supervises curriculum oriented field trips.

2. Attends parent and staff meetings.

3. Keeps informed by reading building and district communications.

4. Responds to requests for information in a timely manner.

EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND MENTAL ABILITY:

l Possess a broad general knowledge of all subject areas with specific knowledge needed in contract areas.

l Possess group dynamics and interpersonal skills.

l Possess knowledge of physiological psychological emotional and educational behavioral development of children.

l Possess classroom developmentally appropriate management skills which include discipline as well as record keeping and assessment abilities.

l Possess technological and computer skills.

l Possess problem solving imagination patience reasoning creativity judgement and analytical abilities.

EDUCATION LICENSE CERTIFICATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

l Possess all certificates required for the State of Wyoming.

l Possess at a minimum a Bachelors Degree.

l Continue to pursue graduate level classes for professional growth.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Copier

Laminator

Calculator

Telephone

Computer

Assistive Technology Equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

l Be able to stand walk and sit for long periods without fatigue or discomfort.

l Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry a distance of 100 feet.

l Be able to carry up to 15 pounds for a distance of 1000 feet.

l Be able to work at a computer monitor at least part of each day without fatigue or discomfort.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

l Be able to spend most of the time inside classrooms with some work outside in cold/hot weather.

l Be able to tolerate noise up to 90 decibels.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Those born in the United States or other English speaking countries who report that their first language is English:

• birth certificate
• High School diploma from a school where the language of instruction is English.
• or a College degree from a college or university where the language of instruction is English
• teacher certification in the United States

The birth certificate plus one of the others is all that is required.

* Those whose first language is not English:

• A proficient level score on the TOFEL exam or similar English Language Fluency exam.
• A college degree from an English speaking university or similar documentation showing successful education in an English speaking college or university.

At least one of the above is required either a proficiency score on an English Lanugage Fluency exam or an indication of successful college or university education in an institution where the language of instruction is English.

Required Experience:

IC