English as Second Language; ESL Coach Pool

English as Second Language (ESL) Coach Pool

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Position

Description:

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Coach is responsible for serving as a resource to core content teachers by building their capacity and understanding of instructional practices pertinent to English language learners or English learners through data‑driven instruction.

• Plan jointly with the content/core teacher lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis.
• Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the process of second language acquisition and factors that positively influence student’s learning.
• Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc., to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources conducive to improving the academic achievement of English learners.
• Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their English learner students.
• Support content teachers with their general instructional practices during planning times by sharing different instructional strategies/processes that are conducive to English learners. Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches.
• Provide direction and coordination for how curriculum is taught consistent with district/school initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
• Create an articulated schedule with school leaders.
• Assist teachers in understanding school mission and core values.
• Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
• Observe lessons in a non‑evaluative manner and provide feedback for teachers’ professional growth and students’ success.
• Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.
• Use Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners and improve professional practice.
• Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within schools.
• Provide job‑embedded informal professional learning beyond the coaching responsibility.
• Submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests/coaching documentation.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Perform other duties or services as required.

• Successful candidates will be detail‑oriented, independent self‑starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations and will also demonstrate:
• Certification in ESL or bilingual education areas.
• Minimum of 5 (s) years teaching experience.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Proven ability in using student‑level data to guide instructional decisions.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication.
• Proven ability to model continual improvement, demonstrate lifelong learning, and apply new learning to help all students achieve success.
• Aptitude for professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities.
• Successful and documentable experience that impacted student achievement at the elementary or secondary school level.
• High degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• Ability to organize and motivate people.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings and staff development activities.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Integrity, initiative, and good moral character.
• Ability to relate to students, staff, administration, parents, and community.
• Possess desirable attributes of personality, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision‑making and…