English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Jackson-Via Elementary School (2026-27 School Year)

Job Title:English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Location:Jackson-Via Elementary School

Reports to:Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:
The teacher for ESL students is responsible for developing bilingual students ability toeffectively perform courses of study in the English language by implementing division-approvedcurriculum and monitoring student progress/activities/outcomes. The teacher provides methodsto support and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home and provides a safe and optimal learning
environment. The teacher develops appropriate lesson plans and instructional techniquesevaluates students level of English fluency and provides feedback to the students parents andadministration.

Essential Functions:
Support ESL students through both a push-in and pull-out model to provide instructional skills language and content objectives knowledge of child growth and second-language development
Support ESL students in the knowledge and use of materials and resources in the division curriculum
Collaborate with other teachers in the school to develop instructional goals objectives and methods for the students
Collaborate with other ESL teachers across the division to plan division-wide goals objectives and methods for ESL students
Develop and maintain the physical environment of learning spaces that are conducive to effective learning
Serve as a liaison as needed between the student and other teachers to understand performance within the class and any issues that need to be addressed for success
Assist with the selection of instructional materials and equipment for use by ESL students
Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students parents and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of ESL students
Administer yearly assessments required as a part of the Virginia Assessment Program for ESL students
Encourage family engagement/participation in school-wide events
Participate in ESL-related professional learning activities
Participate in ESL department meetings with the Coordinator of Instruction
Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior assist in upholding and enforcing school rules
Maintain and uphold school and school division policies and procedures
Maintain records as required by law division policy and regulations
Strive for availability to students and families for education-related purposes within contractual commitments
Perform related duties as assigned by the administration

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
Skills are required to perform single technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills tomeet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies regulations and/or laws; planand manage activities; prepare and maintain accurate records; and operate standard officeequipment including pertinent software applications; knowledge of basic math including
calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; knowledge of basic vocabulary of studentsentering the ESL program; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/orfacilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specificknowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws ageappropriate activities lesson plan requirements community resources and stages of childdevelopment; ability to schedule activities meetings and/or events gather collate and/orclassify data; use job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety ofcircumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment usingstandardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independentinterpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish and maintainconstructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentialityexhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; ability to assist students with the translation oflanguage from the native language to English.

Education and/or Experience:
A Bachelors degree in English as a Second Language or another equivalent field is required. AMasters degree previous teaching experience and bilingual in English and/or Spanish or Frenchis preferred.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:
Duties performed typically in a school setting include classroom gym cafeteria auditorium and recreational areas. Frequent walking standing light lifting up to 40 pounds and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Instruction for Students with Disabilities may be necessary. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. Frequent contact with parents by phone in writing and in person is necessary.

Evaluation:
The ESL teacher is evaluated by the Principal.

Contract Length:

10 months/200 days unless specified to include a different number of days

Required Experience:

IC