Literacy Specialist​/ESL Teacher

Literacy Specialist / ESL Teacher (Full-Time)

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School is a Catholic Liberal Arts elementary school located in Bremerton, WA. We serve 235 students in Pre‑Kindergarten through Eighth Grade and are guided by our mission to cultivate missionary disciples fully alive in Jesus Christ.

• Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher / K‑8 Resource/Specialist
• Date Posted: 6/24/2025
• Location:
  
  Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bremerton

We are seeking a Literacy Specialist and Teacher of English Learners for grades K‑8. The ideal candidate has strong English skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to support both students and teachers in literacy and ESL strategies.

• Work with ESL and struggling readers in classrooms (“push‑in” support).
• Collaborate with teachers to model ESL and differentiated instruction.
• Adapt instructional materials (e.g., graphic organizers).
• Use evidence‑based literacy and ESL strategies.
• Provide small group and 1:1 instruction in reading and language skills.
• Track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Communicate with families and teachers about student progress and support.
• Maintain documentation and monitoring records.
• Manage 504s, IEPs, or Private School Plans.
• Conduct assessments and interpret results to plan instruction.
• Coordinate school wide standardized testing.
• Coach and train teachers as needed.
• Follow school protocols and meet deadlines.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development.
• Propose curriculum adjustments where needed.
• Collect frequent data to evaluate instructional success.
• Stay current with professional development.
• Implement student behavior plans (BIPs) as needed.
• Create a weekly schedule aligned with teacher needs.
• Supervise and guide two paraprofessionals and review data.
• Communicate effectively with staff and families.

• Practicing Catholic committed to evangelizing children.
• Success in literacy and/or ESL instruction.
• Strong English skills (spoken and written).
• Self‑starter who follows directions.
• Experience with diverse learners in classroom settings.
• Able to collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Ability to learn and implement teaching strategies.
• Background in reading intervention or structured literacy.
• Familiar with literacy standards.
• Training or coursework in Literacy or ESL/TESOL.
• Teaching certificate (or working toward one).
• Pass background check and complete Safe Environment training.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline;
  Master’s preferred.
• Teaching certificate (or working toward one).
• Practicing Catholic willing to pledge fidelity to Church teaching.
• Pass background check and complete Safe Environment training.

Full‑time $40,000 – $55,000. Salary determined based on internal equity, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long‑term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, generous sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay.

Please email a cover letter and resume to Dr. Twila McDonell, principal, at