Job Title: English Learner (ESL) Teacher
Location: Various schools
Reports to: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:
The teacher for ESL students is responsible for developing bilingual students’ ability to
effectively perform courses of study in the English language by implementing division-approved
curriculum and monitoring student progress/activities/outcomes. The teacher provides methods
to 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 techniques,
evaluates students’ level of English fluency, and provides feedback to the students, parents and
administration.

Essential Functions:
• Support ESL students through both a push-in and pull-our 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 bot 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, assists 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 ass assigned by the administration

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; planning
and managing activities; preparing and maintain accurate records; and operating standard office
equipment including pertinent software applications; knowledge of basic math, including
calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; knowledge of basic vocabulary of students
entering the ESL program; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or
facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific
knowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, age
appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, community resources and stages of child
development; ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate and/or
classify data; use job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of
circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using
standardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independent
interpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish and maintain
constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality,
exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; ability to assist students with translation of
language from the native language to English.

Education and/or Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in English as a Second Language or another equivalent field is required. A
Master’s degree, previous teaching experience and bilingual in English and/or Spanish or French
is preferred.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:
Duties performed typically in school setting to 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 student son 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 stuff 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 in consultation with the Coordinator of Instruction.

Contract Length:
10 months/200 days

Date Revised:
May 1, 2020