Teacher, English Learners (Adult Detention Center) (Part-time

Part
- Time English Learner (EL) Teacher

The Part
- Time English Learner (EL) Teacher at the Adult Detention Center provides individualized and small - group instruction to English Learners who are also identified for special education services. The teacher delivers standards - aligned, culturally responsive, and trauma - informed instruction within a secure facility, ensuring that students continue to make academic and language - development progress while in custody.

This role requires flexibility, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to build trust with learners in a highly structured environment.

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ, and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.
• Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, LCPS curriculum, and effective strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of instructional materials.
• Creates a supportive and trauma - informed learning environment that promotes student engagement, agency, and respect within the secure facility.
• Differentiates and personalizes instruction based on language proficiency, IEP goals, academic history, and student needs.
• Assesses and monitors student progress using formal and informal measures, documenting growth in both language development and academic skills.
• Collaborates with detention center staff, special education teams, and LCPS personnel to coordinate services and ensure continuity of instruction.
• Implements effective behavior - support strategies aligned with detention center expectations and trauma - informed practices.
• Maintains accurate records and adhere to LCPS policies, including those related to assessment, grading, confidentiality, and special education compliance.
• Participates in professional learning and team planning to strengthen instructional practices and support student success across programs.
• May support other alternative locations as needed.

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

Experience working with English Learners and students with disabilities

Licenses and

Certifications:

Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional license with an endorsement in English as a Second Language

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
• Ability to work effectively in a secure, highly structured environment
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skill
• Ability to travel between assigned work locations as needed to support operational requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to:

Supervisor, English Learners Office

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Months/Days/

Hours:

as needed/varies

Salary Level: Band 15, $39.14/hour

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Remote Work Eligible:
No

Collective Bargaining Unit:
Non-Union