Anticipated ESL-Bilingual Teacher

Position Details

Position Type: High School Teaching/ ESL Bilingual Teacher

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

Location: High School

Date Available:  School Year

Anticipated

Position Title:

ESL/Bilingual Teacher

Strong Literacy Background preferred.

• A valid Connecticut Certificate as an elementary classroom or secondary teacher based on assignment.
• Endorsement as a Bilingual Teacher (009) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (111).
• At least five years experience in the field or experience the Board of Education and Administration may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English as well as selected native language both orally and in writing preferred.
• Deep knowledge of effective instructional strategies, assessment and identification processes, and research related to English Language Acquisition.
• Demonstrates effective, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving capabilities.

Reports To: Director of Teaching and Learning and Building Principal

The ESL/Bilingual Teacher provides specialized instruction for the purposes of developing students' ability to acquire the English language, works collaboratively with classroom teachers, and serves on other relevant committees/teams at the building and/or district level.

• Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of the Connecticut English Language Proficiency (CELP) Standards, English language acquisition, and cultural competence.
• Administer assessments for the purposes of identification and annual state assessment of identified English Learners.
• Design and provide appropriate instruction and service plans for students and oversee English Language Tutors who provide English Language support.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists regularly about instructional support for English Learners.
• Use data management systems and other sources of student learning data to analyze students' skills, and to adjust instruction as needed.
• Provide formal and informal professional learning regarding all aspects of English Learner development.
• Facilitate frequent and effective home-school communication through conferences, written communication, parent training, interpreting, and translating.
• Assist the Director of Teaching and Learning and the Building Principal with the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of formative and summative assessment data.
• Participate as an active member of the District English Learner (EL) Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Teaching and Learning or the Building Principal.

Term of Employment: Ten-month year with additional days as needed at per diem rate for assessing and curriculum development.

Evaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated by the Director of Teaching and Learning or designee in accordance with Board of Education Policy.