2026 - 2027 Contracted Part-Time ESL Teacher

Contracted Part-Time English as a Second Language Teacher

Qualifications:

Valid Alabama Certification in English as a Second Language, Foreign Language, English or Elementary Education
-Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal:
The ESL teacher provides specialized instruction for the purposes of developing the students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language.

Reports To:

The Director of Student Services

Supervises:
Assigned Students

Performance Responsibilities:

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans with established lesson plans and building English and content knowledge.
• Administers test and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student language ability.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communication expectations, student achievement, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Collaborates with and supports teachers to improve the overall quality of student outcomes on achieving established classroom objectives through planning, organizing, and/or co-teaching lessons.
• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences based on the Alabama State Curriculum utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district's instructional program in the regular classroom.
• Models English communication for the purpose of developing student ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning environment.
• Evaluates the ESL program and/or student progress.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth.
• Adheres to school district rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal regulations.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or designee.

Terms of Employment:
This is a contracted position for 20 hours a week.